verb
lill
lihl
Lill (verb) means an old or dialectal word meaning to loll, lounge, or hang loosely. Example: “The dog lay lilling in the shade all afternoon.”
verb
1
An old or dialectal word meaning to loll, lounge, or hang loosely.
"The dog lay lilling in the shade all afternoon."
name
1
A surname of German origin.
"Mr. Lill ran the bakery for thirty years."
How to use lill
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRare word; mostly encountered today as a surname rather than the old verb meaning "to loll."
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- lills
- Past tense
- lilled
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Etymology
As a surname, borrowed from the German surname Lill.
Rhymes for lill
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What does “lill” mean?
The word “lill” means an old or dialectal word meaning to loll, lounge, or hang loosely. In plain terms, rare word; mostly encountered today as a surname rather than the old verb meaning "to loll.".
How do you pronounce “lill”?
“Lill” is pronounced lihl (/lɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “lill” in a sentence?
Here is “lill” used in a sentence: “The dog lay lilling in the shade all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “lill”?
Depending on how it is used, “lill” can be a verb and a name.
Where does the word “lill” come from?
The word “lill” comes from German. As a surname, borrowed from the German surname Lill.
How many meanings does “lill” have?
“Lill” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old or dialectal word meaning to loll, lounge, or hang loosely.
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