How the Gaelic language influenced English with the word 'Ceilidh'

'Ceilidh' is a word borrowed from Gaelic 'céile'. The word entered the English language some time around 1875.

Ceilidh [noun] [1875]

A party with music, dancing, and often storytelling

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Etymology: Irish 'céilí' & Scottish Gaelic 'cèilidh' visit, social evening, party with music and dancing, from Old Irish 'céilide' visit, from 'céile' servant, companion, neighbor; akin to Welsh 'cilydd' companion, Old Breton 'kiled'

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