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Meaning of jilt in English
Pronunciation
/dʒɪlt/
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Verb
jilt
Etymology
mid 17th century: (in the sense ‘deceive, trick’): of unknown origin
Definitions
1.
cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly
Examples
« jilt a lover or a bride »
Noun
jilt
Definitions
1.
a woman who jilts a lover