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Etymology of the English word jilt

the English word jilt
derived from the Obsolete English word gillot
derived from the English word jill

Date

The earliest known usage of jilt in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

jilted, jilting

Usage

Word found in Obsolete English, Modern English



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