Meaning

A crude theatre space, constructed at a rural fair in Scotland to perform simplified versions of popular plays; a touring group which constructed and performed in such a theatre..

Definitions by Sense

1. A crude theatre space, constructed at a rural fair in Scotland to perform simplified versions of popular plays; a touring group which constructed and performed in such a theatre.
2. (Scotland) Mouth.

Example Sentences

The geggies kept alive the nineteenth century 'national repertoire' and performed plays about Wallace, Mary, Queen of Scots, Tam O'Shanter, Jeannie Deans, James V, Highland chiefs, the Falls of Clyde, Wandering Steenie and the Warlocks[…]

11 Geggies were touring fit-up theatres constructed of canvas and wood, which visited rural fairs with heavily cut-down versions of popular classics such as Rob Roy. The most famous Saltmarket geggies were Dupain's, Parry's and Mumfords.

The latter claim is a direct allusion to Alexander's relentless persecution of the geggies while he was proprietor of the Theatre Royal Dunlop Street (1829-46 , while the former refers to the impossibility of genteel women attending[…]

'Aw, now you jest shut yer geggie. First off it's our room for now, because yer mam says so. And second off, I'm no grandda'. How old are you?' Reluctantly, Sam said, 'Nineteen.'

“As soon as I book my reservations for the flight back, I'll give him a call.” “You do that, laddie.” “We're going to need him too.” “Too true, laddie. Now shut yer geggie and get off […]”

“What's he doing here?” Tam addressed Connor as if Rutledge couldn't hear the rude question. “They are searching for Aylesbury's younger sister,” Connor told him. “Shut yer geggie. Harry has a sister?” Tam paused mid-chew to ask[…]

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