The neighbours described me as "a sorrowful lookin' delicate creetur', that couldn't larf to save her life"quite a different character to the girl who at Caddagat was continually chid for being a romp, a hoyden, a boisterous tomboy, a whirlwind, and for excessive laughter at anything and everything.

She is an impudent tomboy who whistles at the window, points to the sunshine and, when you go hopefully forth, summons the clouds and pelts you with snow.

I have an acquaintance, the mother of a plump, jolly little tomboy of a girl; which child my acquaintance dresses in dainty embroideries and laces, delicately colored ribbons, velvet cloaks, and feathered hats.

You're a miserable tomboy and you haven't a womanly thought in your head!

My mother remonstrated, opined I would be a great unwomanly tomboy.