Literary notes about gurl (AI summary)
In literature, "gurl" functions as a distinctive, informal term reflective of regional dialects and social registers. It often serves as a familiar or affectionate address, conveying warmth and intimacy, as when a speaker refers to a cherished figure or partner in a tender manner [1], [2]. At the same time, the word can also adopt a more casual or even tokenizing tone, hinting at social hierarchies or prejudices [3]. Its usage thus encapsulates both personal endearment and the nuances of cultural vernacular, grounding characters in a specific linguistic and social context [4].
- "My daughter, that enchanting gurl, Has just been promised to an earl, And all my other familee, To peers of various degree.
— from The Bab Ballads, with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard by W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert - But the trustin' face of thet boo-tiful gurl, as she lay in my arms an' hugged me an' yelled, made my spirit leap like a shootin' star.
— from The Light of the Western Stars by Zane Grey - Ye let me go ahead with the nigger gurl, an' then follow after us, leadin' Miss Beaucaire's boss.
— from The Devil's Own: A Romance of the Black Hawk War by Randall Parrish - He is thy friend, gurl; an’ means it only for thy good.
— from The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid