Tilly

American  

[til-ee] / ˈtɪl i /

noun

1. Count Johan Tserclaes von 1559–1632, German general in the Thirty Years' War.

2. Also Tillie. a female given name, form of Matilda.

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Tilly British  

/ ˈtɪlɪ /

noun

1. Count Johan Tserclaes von (joˈhɑn tsɛrˈklas fɔn). 1559–1632, Flemish soldier, who commanded the army of The Catholic League (1618–32) and the imperial forces (1630–32) in the Thirty Years' War

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Tilly

Tilly said she thought the sedation and memory problems she experienced afterwards might explain why she could not recall being awake.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

“If an unwanted inheritance is anticipated from a family member, it might be beneficial to use a qualified disclaimer to reject the bequest,” says Baker Tilly, a New York-based advisory, tax and assurance firm.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Tilly said the condition felt like a "ticking time bomb"

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

That’s because Tilly exists only as code and pixels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Tilly took off after it like a shot and disappeared into the tall grass.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings