A partner in a Scottish or Irish social dance, especially in a ceilidh.
From Scottish/Irish Gaelic 'céile' meaning 'companion' or 'partner,' related to Old Irish 'célé.' Used specifically for dance partners in traditional Celtic celebrations.
In traditional Scottish culture, your 'ceile' was literally your dance partner, but the word originally just meant 'companion'—showing how dance was such a central part of community bonding!
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