Lillo

[ lil-oh ]

/ ˈlɪl oʊ /

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noun

George, 1693?–1739, English dramatist.

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Words nearby Lillo

Lillee, Lillian, Lillibullero, Lilliput, Lilliputian, Lillo, lilly-pilly, Lilo, Lilongwe, lilt, lily

How to use Lillo in a sentence

The failure of his attempt upon the fort of Lillo compelled the Prince of Parma to change his measures.
The Revolt of The Netherlands, Complete|Friedrich Schiller
She had relaxed her hold of Lillo, and was leaning her cheek against her hand, seeing nothing of the scene around her.
Romola|George Eliot
She had set down Lillo hurriedly, and held out her hand to Tessa, who kissed it with a mixture of awe and sorrow at this parting.
Romola|George Eliot
What would I have given for my uncle Toby, to have whistled Lillo bullero!
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman|Laurence Sterne

Some time after Lillo's death a generous memorial notice of him appeared in Fielding's paper the Champion.
Henry Fielding: A Memoir|G. M. Godden