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gillie

The correct spelling is gillie.

How to pronounce gillie

/ˈɡɪli/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡɪli/

Say it like: Jil-lee

The correct spelling is gillie. A male attendant of a Scottish Highland chief.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A male attendant of a Scottish Highland chief.
  2. 2.A fishing and hunting guide; a man or boy who attends to a person who is fishing or hunting, especially in Scotland.
  3. 3.A gill of an alcoholic drink.

verb

  1. 1.To be a gillie, a fishing or hunting guide, for (someone).

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