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lilt

/lɪlt/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about lilt at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A jaunty rhythm in music.

verb

  1. Articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way.

Origin

From Middle English lilten, lulten.

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