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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

"Is this thing unavoidable?" asked Mason in illy concealed apprehension.

From Rose of Dutcher's Coolly by Garland, Hamlin

The illy clad men now suffered terribly from the cold, as the temperature was often at zero or below.

From True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World by Greely, Adolphus W.