ghillie

• Type de chaussure caractérisé par l'absence de languette et un laçage décoratif remontant sur le cou-de-pied. Également utilisé pour désigner un vêtement de camouflage ou un serviteur d'un chasseur de gibier.

A type of shoe characterized by the absence of a tongue and the presence of decorative lacing that extends up the instep.

1. B2formalbritish

   A type of shoe without a tongue, featuring decorative lacing that goes up the instep, often used in traditional Scottish or Irish attire.

   Chaussure ghillie

   • He wore ghillies with his kilt for the Highland dance competition.
   • The bride chose elegant ghillies for her wedding shoes.
   • Traditional ghillies are often made of soft leather.

2. Fishing or hunting assistantB2formalbritish

   A person who assists with fishing or hunting, especially in Scotland, acting as a guide or attendant.

   Garde-chasse ou guide de pêche/chasse en Écosse

   • The ghillie helped him find the best spot for salmon fishing.
   • A skilled ghillie knows the local terrain and wildlife.
   • He hired a ghillie for the deer hunting expedition.

   Synonymesassistantattendantguide