gillie

gil·lie also ghil·lie  (gl)

n. pl. gil·lies

1. Scots A professional fishing and hunting guide. See Regional Note at mozo.

2. A low-cut sports shoe with fringed laces.

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[Scottish Gaelic gille, boy, servant, from Old Irish gilla, from gildae.]

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gillie or ghillie

Noun

Scot a sportsman's attendant or guide for hunting or fishing [Scottish Gaelic gille boy, servant]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gillie - a young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief attendant, attender, tender - someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
	2.	gillie - a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep ghillie shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material