cei·lidh noun alsocei·lidhe\ˈkālē\ (-s) Etymology: Irish Gaelic cēilidhe & Scottish Gaelic cēilidh, from Middle Irish cēlide, from Old Irish cēle, cēile companion, husband; akin to Latin civis citizen — more at cemetery 1.Irish & Scotland: a friendly call : visit 2.Irish & Scotland: an evening entertainment usually with storytelling and singing or dancing