millie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɪliː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- mĭʹlē (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From the English diminutive given name Millie.
Meanings
- (Northern-Ireland, dated, derogatory, endearing, informal, obsolete) A mill worker, usually a young working-class woman working in the factories of Ireland's linen industry.
- (derogatory, endearing, informal) A harshly-spoken working-class woman, often unemployed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| millies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Linenopolis · Senga · steek · spide · millbag · lumpenproletariat · chavette · scanger · Essex girl