Ceilidhe

/ˈkeɪli/ noun

Definition

Alternative spelling of ceilidh; a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'ceilidh' that reflects an older or alternative Gaelic spelling convention (cèilidhe/céilidhe).

Kelly Says

English speakers trying to spell Gaelic words face challenges because there's no one 'correct' transliteration—so you see 'ceilidh' and 'ceilidhe' used interchangeably!

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