gude-for-nought

Updated: May 28, 2025

He was first recalled from his trance of astonishment by a hearty cuff administered by Dame Lightbody, who, in whatever other respects she might conform to her name, was a woman strong of person, and expert in the use of her hands, as some say her deceased husband had known to his cost. "What garr'd ye let the roast burn, ye ill-clerkit gude-for-nought?" "I dinna ken," said the boy.

Sir Walter Scott - The Bride of Lammermoor