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lilt definition

lilt (lilt)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to sing, speak, play, or move with a light, graceful rhythm or swing

Etymology: ME lilten, lulten, prob. of echoic orig.

noun

  1. a merry song or tune with a light, swingy, and graceful rhythm
  2. a light and graceful rhythm or movement

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