ceilidh

[ key-lee ]

nounIrish, Scot., and Canadian (chiefly Prince Edward Island).
  1. a party, gathering, or the like, at which dancing, singing, and storytelling are the usual forms of entertainment.

Origin of ceilidh

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From Irish céilidhe, Scots Gaelic cèilidh, Middle Irish célide, derivative of Old Irish céile “companion”

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British Dictionary definitions for ceilidh

ceilidh

/ (ˈkeɪlɪ) /


noun
  1. (esp in Scotland and Ireland) an informal social gathering with folk music, singing, dancing, and storytelling

Origin of ceilidh

1
C19: from Gaelic

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