hirpling

There is a usage of the word 'hirpling' which I've never encountered before.

Archive 2005-12-18 patternjuggler 2005

There is a usage of the word 'hirpling' which I've never encountered before.

Newton's Wake by Ken Macleod patternjuggler 2005

Sae ae auld hirpling deevil of a potter behoved just to step in my way and offer me a pig, as he said, just to put my Scotch ointment in, and I gave him a push, as but natural, and the tottering deevil coupit ower amang his ain pigs, and damaged a score of them.

The Fortunes of Nigel 2004

"Young Dan's deid," said McKinnon, "and Dol Beag will be hirpling aboot and eating his kail broth for many's the day."

The McBrides A Romance of Arran John Sillars

On hearing the mare's shoes ring on the cobbles beside the gate the old shepherd, who had evidently been waiting, expectant of his master's return, came hirpling out in haste.

Border Ghost Stories Howard Pease

Elchies, a shrivelled atomy with a hirpling walk, leaning heavily upon a rattan, both with the sinister black tri-corne hats in their hands, and flanked by a company of musketeers.

Doom Castle Neil Munro

She would be hirpling with the rest of the Ninemileburn beasts on the road to the Border.

The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies John Buchan 1907

This feckless hairy oubit cam 'hirpling by the linn,

The Book of Humorous Verse Various 1902

As the city minister stood looking about him, a bent yet awe-inspiring form came hirpling to the door, leaning heavily on a staff.

Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 1887

In the morning, when Elec went hirpling into the kirkyaird, he found at the grave-head a bare place which the snow had not covered.

Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 1887