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jill

1

[jil]

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)
  1. a girl or young woman.

  2. a sweetheart.



Jill

2

[jil]

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Juliana.

jill

/ dʒɪl /

noun

  1. dialect,  a variant spelling of gill 4

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jill1

Generic use of Jill
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Example Sentences

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Nearly seven weeks passed between Jill Hartle learning that she was losing her first pregnancy and her receiving abortion care in Washington, D.C.

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The artist "primarily works with photography and their work talks about identity, society and a sense of belonging", exhibition curator Jill Iredale says.

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However, Jill Rutter, of the Institute for Government, has emphasised the need for "stronger Labour market enforcement" alongside the scheme.

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Former First Lady Jill Biden treated Harris poorly, haranguing her about loyalty.

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That was beneficial to preschool teacher Jill Arrell in Massachusetts.

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