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  1. 24th February 21, 02:43 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Scott View Post
    From Mac an ghoill (son of a stranger) according to Black in the Surnames of Scotland.
    I didn't look it up. What Gaelic root word does "Gillie" come from? It wouldn't be the same one, I imagine but ... maybe? ... means something more like "servant", I would guess.
    Those ancient U Nialls from Donegal were a randy bunch.

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