jilt

[ jilt ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to reject or cast aside (a lover or sweetheart), especially abruptly or unfeelingly.

noun
  1. a woman who jilts a lover.

Origin of jilt

1
First recorded in 1650–60; earlier jilt “harlot,” shortening of jillet

Other words from jilt

  • jilt·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for jilt

jilt

/ (dʒɪlt) /


verb
  1. (tr) to leave or reject (a lover), esp without previous warning: she was jilted at the altar

noun
  1. a woman who jilts a lover

Origin of jilt

1
C17: from dialect jillet flighty girl, diminutive of proper name Gill

Derived forms of jilt

  • jilter, noun

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