Gillie (Noun)
Meaning 1
A shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young gillie was tasked with carrying the chief's heavy tartan cloak through the rugged Highlands.
- As the chief's loyal gillie, Angus was responsible for attending to his lord's every need.
- The gillie's duties included serving the chief at table and pouring his whisky.
- The chief's gillie was a skilled piper and often played lively tunes to entertain the clan.
- The young gillie's bravery in battle was rewarded with a special place at the chief's side.