noun
Milly
Milly (noun) means a nickname or given name, short for Mildred, Millicent, Emily, or Camilla. Example: “Her grandmother always called her Milly.”
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A nickname or given name, short for Mildred, Millicent, Emily, or Camilla.
"Her grandmother always called her Milly."
How to use Milly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn affectionate short form of a longer name like Mildred or Camilla.
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Etymology
A clipped form of a longer name such as Mildred, with the diminutive ending "-y".
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What does “Milly” mean?
The word “Milly” means a nickname or given name, short for Mildred, Millicent, Emily, or Camilla. In plain terms, an affectionate short form of a longer name like Mildred or Camilla.
How do you use “Milly” in a sentence?
Here is “Milly” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother always called her Milly.”
What part of speech is “Milly”?
“Milly” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Milly?
"Milly" (noun) means a nickname or given name, short for Mildred, Millicent, Emily, or Camilla.
