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gillie

noun
gil·​lie | \ ˈgi-lÄ“ How to pronounce gillie (audio) \
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Definition of gillie

1 : a male attendant on a Scottish Highland chief broadly : attendant
2 chiefly Scotland and Ireland : a fishing and hunting guide
3 : a shoe with a low top and decorative lacing

Examples of gillie in a Sentence

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 Gillies reported from Toronto and Weissenstein reported from Havana. — Matthew Lee, chicagotribune.com, "Canadian diplomat in Cuba, like U.S. diplomats, suffered hearing loss from sonic device," 10 Aug. 2017 Gillies added as his voice wavered and his eyes welled with tears. — Allan Kreda, New York Times, "1990: An N.H.L. Draft Class to Remember APRIL 7, 2016," 9 Apr. 2016

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First Known Use of gillie

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for gillie

Scottish Gaelic gille & Irish giolla youth, gillie

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