gilly

¹

[ gil-ee ]

noun

, Scot.

, plural gil·lies.

1. gillie.

gilly

²

[ gil-ee ]

noun

, plural gil·lies.

1. a truck or wagon, especially one used to transport the equipment of a circus or carnival.

verb (used with or without object)

, gil·lied, gil·ly·ing.

1. to carry or be carried on a gilly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gilly¹

gill (dial.) < ? + -y ²

Example Sentences

But after his wildling girlfriend Gilly reappears at the gate, he begins to grow up.

From The Daily Beast

The Great Gilly Hopkins By Katherine Paterson This is also a fabulous book to listen to with kids, though expect to cry.

From The Daily Beast

Jon refuses to do that with Gilly (Hannah Murray), the wildling girl, and for the right reasons.

From The Daily Beast

Hannah understands that intuitively; her Gilly is also lovable and fetching and sympathetic.

From The Daily Beast

Gilly Storey is a personal stylist who can whip your look into shape.

From The Daily Beast

"But times are altered since then, Gilly," said Miss Watling confidentially, and slipping her arm within his.

From Project Gutenberg

That Gilly run'd away, to get rid on ye, an' went an' listed for a soger, an' be gone to forin parts.

From Project Gutenberg

Should Gilly ever come back, I will give him this brave little hand myself, and feel proud of my daughter.

From Project Gutenberg

General Gilly knew better than to appear before them, and was condemned to death for contempt of court.

From Project Gutenberg

Gilly hesitated; the peasant insisted; the general wished to explain, but he was seized by the collar.

From Project Gutenberg

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