ghillie

or gil·lie

[ gil-ee ]

noun

1. a low-cut, tongueless shoe with loops instead of eyelets for the laces, which cross the instep and are sometimes tied around the ankle.

ghillie

/ ˈɡɪlɪ /

noun

1. a type of tongueless shoe with lacing up the instep, originally worn by the Scots
2. a variant spelling of gillie

Word History and Origins

Origin of ghillie¹

1590–1600; gillie; apparently a type of shoe originally worn by Scottish hunting guides

Word History and Origins

Origin of ghillie¹

from Scottish Gaelic gille boy

Example Sentences

The threats grew more specific in the lead-up to the president’s visit, with Robertson threatening on social media to wear a camouflage “ghillie suit” and “dust off the M24 sniper rifle” to “welcome” the president.

From Seattle Times

The posts indicated he did appear to own a long-range sniper rifle and numerous other weapons, as well as camouflage gear known as a “ghillie suit,” investigators said in court records.

From Washington Times

Mannequins in ghillie suits stand guard in the shadows.

From New York Times

A ghillie suit, a full-body camouflage suit worn by hunters or military snipers.

From Washington Post

I’ve half a mind to creep over there in a ghillie suit after the current occupants have gone to bed and check it out.

From Washington Post