gillian en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈd͡ʒɪ.li.ən/
Etymology
From the female name.
Meanings
-
(obsolete) A girl, especially a wanton.
Do you snarl, you black Gill?
c. 1616–1619, Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher, The Knight of Malta, act 5, scene 2:
- (obsolete) A prostitute.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gillians | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
gill · gill-flirt · jillot · jill · gillian-flurte · flirt-gill · flurt-gillian · gillot
Synonyms
promiscuous woman (wanton) · girl (girl) · prostitute (prostitute)