The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GILLIES
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What does GILLIES mean?
GILLIES noun- A male attendant of a Scottish Highland chief.
- A fishing and hunting guide; a man or boy who attends to a person who is fishing or hunting, especially in Scotland.
- A gill of an alcoholic drink.