ceilidh
English
/ˈkeɪli/
noun
Definitions
- An informal social gathering where traditional Irish or Scottish folk music is played, with dancing and storytelling.
Etymology
Borrowed from Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic cèilidh borrowed from Irish céilí (Irish dancing session) derived from Old Irish céile (companion, fellow, wife, bondsman, subject, vassal, servant, liege, husband).
Origin
Old Irish
céile
Gloss
companion, fellow, wife, bondsman, subject, vassal, servant, liege, husband
Concept
Semantic Field
Kinship
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
主, 夫