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Gillespie

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Name — A Scottish and Irish surname meaning "servant of the bishop," notably borne by jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.

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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Gille Easbaig, meaning "servant of the bishop."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gillespie” mean?

The word “Gillespie” means a Scottish and Irish surname meaning "servant of the bishop," notably borne by jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.

How do you pronounce “Gillespie”?

“Gillespie” is pronounced gih-LEHS-pee (/ɡɪˈlɛspi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gillespie” in a sentence?

Here is “Gillespie” used in a sentence: “Dizzy Gillespie helped pioneer bebop jazz.”

What part of speech is “Gillespie”?

“Gillespie” is a name.

Where does the word “Gillespie” come from?

The word “Gillespie” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic Gille Easbaig, meaning "servant of the bishop.".

Is “Gillespie” a common word?

“Gillespie” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Related words

Archibald Clasby Gillaspy Gillespey

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