Gilly

/ˈɡɪli/ noun

A fishing guide or assistant who helps anglers catch fish, particularly in Scotland.

From Scottish Gaelic 'gille' meaning 'boy' or 'servant,' used historically for hunting and fishing attendants in the Scottish Highlands.

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