jillet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of jillet
1745–55; earlier gillot, equivalent to Gill Jill + -ot (< French -otte as in Charlotte )
Example Sentences
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It is for earlier jillet, which is a diminutive of Jill, the companion of Jack.
From Project Gutenberg
He saw Misfortune’s cauld nor-west Lang mustering up a bitter blast; A jillet brak his heart at last, Ill may she be!
From Project Gutenberg
J. Jad, jade; also a familiar term among country folks for a giddy young girl.Jauk, to dally, to trifle.Jaukin’, trifling, dallying.Jauner, talking, and not always to the purpose.Jaup, a jerk of water; to jerk, as agitated water.Jaw, coarse raillery, to pour out, to shut, to jerk as water.Jillet, a jilt, a giddy girl.Jimp, to jump, slender in the waist, handsome.Jink, to dodge, to turn a corner; a sudden turning, a corner.Jink an’ diddle, moving to music, motion of a fiddler’s elbow.
From Project Gutenberg
He saw misfortune's cauld nor-west Lang mustering up a bitter blast; A jillet brak his heart at last—jilt Ill may she be!
From Project Gutenberg
He saw Misfortune's cauld nor-west Lang mustering up a bitter blast; A jillet brak his heart at last, Ill may she be!
From Project Gutenberg
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