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lilting Definition


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lilt
noun
    1. A light graceful swinging rhythm.
    2. A tune, song or voice with such a rhythm.
    3. A springing, swinging quality in someone's walk.
verb
    intr
    lilted, lilting
    1. To speak, sing or move with a lilt.
Derivative: lilting
adj
    Etymology: 16c.



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