| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| | | Bully-boy (A). | | |
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A jolly companion, a “brick.” (German, buhle, a lover; buhler, a gallant.) | 1 |
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| “We be three poor mariners |
| Newly come from the seas, |
| We spend our lives in jeopardy, |
| While others live at ease; |
| Shall we go dance the round, the round, |
| Shall we go dance the round? |
| And he that is a bully boy |
| Come pledge me on this ground.” | |
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