1. a Scottish Highland attendant or guide, especially one who assists hunters or fishermen
Usage: Scottish
2. a type of low-cut shoe with laces that cross over the instep

Examples

• The experienced gillie led them to the best fishing spots on the river.
• Our gillie knew every trail in the Scottish Highlands.
• The hunting party hired a local gillie for their expedition.
• She wore traditional gillie shoes with her Highland dancing costume.
• The gillie shoes were perfect for the Scottish country dance.
• He laced up his gillies before heading to the Highland games.