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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Example Sentences

Tilly Norwood, the AI movie star, has Hollywood in a tizzy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wicketkeeper Kira Chathli, 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, both of Surrey, Essex batter Jodi Grewcock, Hampshire keeper Rhianna Southby and Warwickshire all-rounder Charis Pavely are all in Oman in a hint at who may be next in line.

From BBC

Peaty reportedly met his fiancee through her sister Tilly while the two were contestants on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021.

From BBC

The IRS is “free to define gambling in their own way,” says James Creech, a principal at Baker Tilly’s specialty tax practice.

From Barron's

Co-owner of Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, Tilly Smith said: ''We have nothing to hide.

From BBC