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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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“Our prayers are with Doug’s wife, Jill, and their children.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Who else could you have been but exactly who you are?” says the newly incarnated Jill “Doll” Blaine, sent to comfort nefarious oil tycoon K. J. Boone in his last hours alive — a statement that in no way diminishes the political urgency of this spare, lovely book.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s also provided flair for the likes of Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott and Ciara.

From Los Angeles Times

Radcliffe, who plays Nina, and Jensen, who plays Jill, are close friends in real life and read for each other’s roles.

From Los Angeles Times

Clinical psychologist Dr Jill Domoney, a researcher specialising in mental health pre and post childbirth, says men often don't want to accept they're struggling.

From BBC