ceilidh
pronunciation
How to pronounce ceilidh in British English: UK [ˈkeɪli]
How to pronounce ceilidh in American English: US [ˈkeli]
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- Noun:
- an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling
Word Origin
- ceilidh (n.)
- 1875, from Irish céilidhe, from Old Irish céle "companion," from PIE *kei-liyo-, from root *kei- "beloved, dear," primarily "to lie; bed, couch" (see cemetery).
Example
- 1. Photograph by jim richardson the scottish ceilidh ( pronounced kay-lee ) began as a gathering where people shared music and told stories .