Tilly
Americannoun
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Count Johan Tserclaes von 1559–1632, German general in the Thirty Years' War.
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Also Tillie. a female given name, form of Matilda.
noun
Example Sentences
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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
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