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ceilidh
noun cei·lidh \ˈkā-lē\
Definition of CEILIDH
Scottish & Irish : a party with music, dancing, and often storytelling
Variants of CEILIDH
cei·lidh also cei·li \ˈkā-lē\
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Origin of CEILIDH
Irish céilí & Scottish Gaelic cèilidh visit, social evening, party with music and dancing, from Old Irish céilide visit, from céile servant, companion, neighbor; akin to Welsh cilydd companion, Old Breton kiled
First Known Use: 1875
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