gillie
or gil·ly
[ gil-ee ]
/ ˈgɪl i /
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noun
Scot.
- a hunting or fishing guide.
- a male attendant or personal servant to a Highland chieftain.
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Origin of gillie
First recorded in 1590–1600, gillie is from the Scots Gaelic word gille lad, servant
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gillie
ghillie or gilly
/ (ˈɡɪlɪ) /
noun plural -lies Scot
an attendant or guide for hunting or fishing
(formerly) a Highland chieftain's male attendant or personal servant
Word Origin for gillie
C17: from Scottish Gaelic gille boy, servant
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