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lilt

UK/lɪlt/ US/ˈlɪlt/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

a jaunty rhythm in music

Synonyms

verb

1.

articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way

Origin

From Middle English lilten, lulten.

Phrases

  • lilt up

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