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 …

Feb 23, 2021 · Partridge is a full-time ghillie – a Gaelic word whose meaning lies somewhere between “manservant” and “attendant” – who inhabits another Scotland from the one that most …

The meaning of GHILLIE is a male attendant on a Scottish Highland chief; broadly : attendant.

Nov 10, 2024 · The word “ghillie” comes from the Gaelic term “gille”, meaning “servant” or “lad”. Traditionally, a ghillie was far more than just a servant; he was a highly respected expert on …

ghillie noun [C] (SHOE) a soft shoe similar to a ballet shoe with laces (= strings) crossing across the top of the foot, worn for traditional Scottish and Irish dancing:

Jun 17, 2025 · A ghillie suit is a camouflage outfit designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment. It usually consists of a jacket, pants and sometimes a hood, all covered with …

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun ghillie, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.