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noun Irish, Scot., and Canadian (chiefly Prince Edward Island
).
). a party, gathering, or the like, at which singing and storytelling are the usual forms of entertainment.
Origin:
< Irish céilidhe, Scots Gaelic cèilidh, MIr célide, derivative of Old Irish céile companion
< Irish céilidhe, Scots Gaelic cèilidh, MIr célide, derivative of Old Irish céile companion
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ceilidh
1875, from Ir. ceilidhe, from O.Ir. ceile "companion."
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