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.
In Scottish tradition, a gilly wasn't just a guide—they were expert wilderness navigators who knew rivers and estates intimately and often became beloved figures in literary works about hunting.
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