Definitions

1. noun

a gift or something given, especially as a token of appreciation or affection.

“She gave me a lovely gie to celebrate my birthday.”

2. noun

a word or phrase in a dialect of the Shetland Islands, especially of the South Mainland, used as a greeting or farewell, similar to ‘hello’ or ‘goodbye’.

“The group exchanged gies as they said their goodbyes.”