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illy

American  
[il-ee, il-lee] / ˈɪl i, ˈɪl li /

adverb

  1. ill.


Etymology

Origin of illy

First recorded in 1540–50; ill + -ly

Example Sentences

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The collection is titled “Yoko Ono: Mended Cups - illy Art Collection” and is inspired by Kintsugi, the Japanese technique of repairing cracked pottery with brushstrokes of gold.

From Washington Times May 7, 2015

The collection is titled "Yoko Ono: Mended Cups - illy Art Collection" and is inspired by Kintsugi, the Japanese technique of repairing cracked pottery with brushstrokes of gold.

From US News May 7, 2015

Photo by Golden State Warriors illy Paultz, an ABA and NBA player from 1970 to 1985, once told me the following story: It was the 1980 season.

From Slate Nov. 25, 2013

Definite thought is more powerful than is illy defined thought.

From Seed Thoughts for Singers by Tubbs, Frank Herbert

He probably has on his hands a beautiful building illy adapted to library work.

From The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses by Bostwick, Arthur Elmore

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