Definition of "gilly" [gilly]

• Alternative form of gillie. (noun)

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• "A "gilly" is a man attendant in the Scottish Highlands."
• "But it is very disagreeable to an Englishman over a bottle with the Highlanders, to see every one of them have his gilly, that is, his servant, standing behind him all the while, let what will be the subject of conversation.”"
• "But it is very disagreeable to an Englishman over a bottle with the Highlanders, to see every one of them have his gilly, that is, his servant, standing behind him all the while, let what will be the subject of conversation. ""