Gilla

1. Gilla

   In Hughes' Misfortunes of Arthur a British earl who supported Mordred in his rebellion against Arthur. Mordred offered him Cornwall for his support. Hughes may have taken him from Geoffrey's Gillapatric, Gillasel, or Gillarn.

   A Gilla, perhaps a different person, is mentioned in Culhwch (see below).

   
   

2. Gilla Coes Hydd
   'Gilla Stag Shank'

   One of Arthur's warriors in Welsh legend, who could leap three hundred acres in a single bound. For this reason, he was called "the chief leaper of Ireland".

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   Notes
   - Coes means 'handle', 'leg', 'stern', 'stalk'.
   - Hydd means 'stag'.