Gillie
[ˈɡɪli]Meaning
a Gaelic term for a servant or attendant on a hunting, fishing or hawking expedition
Background Story
Gillie or ghillie is an ancient Gaelic term for a person who acts as a servant or attendant on a fishing, hunting, deer stalking or hawking expedition, primarily in the Scottish Highlands or on a river such as the River Spey. In origin it referred especially to someone who attended on behalf of his male employer or guests.
Variations
gilly, gill
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