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jill

1 American  
[jil] / dʒɪl /

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

  1. a girl or young woman.

  2. a sweetheart.

Jill 2 American  
[jil] / dʒɪl /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Juliana.

jill British  
/ dʒɪl /

noun

  1. dialect a variant spelling of gill 4

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Etymology

Origin of jill

Generic use of Jill

Example Sentences

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The Los Angeles artist was part of a group show of Black female sculptors titled “Signifying Form” at the Landing gallery in L.A.'s West Adams district, organized by independent curator jill moniz.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2021

Inspired by Saar’s adept use of materials, curator jill moniz brings together work by female sculptors in a separate gallery.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2018

Inspired by Saar’s adept use of materials, curator jill moniz brings together work by women sculptors in a separate gallery.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2018

A jill of all trades whose life and loves mirror their century?

From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2013

Warm together a jill of water and a jill of milk.

From Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Leslie, Eliza

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