Gilles

English

Noun

Gilles pl (plural only)

  1. The oldest and principal participants in the Carnival of Binche in Belgium.

Proper noun

Gilles (plural Gilleses)

  1. A male given name from French.

Derived terms

French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French, from an alteration of Latin Aegīdius.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʒil/
  • Audio (France):(file)

Proper noun

Gilles m

  1. a male given name, equivalent to English Giles