jilt
[ jilt ]
verb (used with object)
to reject or cast aside (a lover or sweetheart), especially abruptly or unfeelingly.
noun
a woman who jilts a lover.
Origin of jilt
1First 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
(tr) to leave or reject (a lover), esp without previous warning: she was jilted at the altar
noun
a woman who jilts a lover
Origin of jilt
1C17: from dialect jillet flighty girl, diminutive of proper name Gill
Derived forms of jilt
- jilter, noun
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