LILT
Lilt, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Norw. lilla, lirla, to sing in a high tone.]
1. To do anything with animation and quickness, as to skip, fly, or hop. [Prov. Eng.] Wordsworth.
2. To sing cheerfully. [Scot.]
LILT
Lilt, v. t.
Defn: To utter with spirit, animation, or gayety; to sing with spirit
and liveliness.
A classic lecture, rich in sentiment, With scraps of thundrous epic
lilted out By violet-hooded doctors. Tennyson.
LILT
Lilt, n.
1. Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness. The movement, the lilt, and the subtle charm of the verse. F. Harrison.
2. A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune. The housewife went about her work, or spun at her wheel, with a lilt upon her lips. J. C. Shairp.
LILY Lil"y, n.; pl. Lilies. Etym: [AS. lilie, L. lilium, Gr. Flower-de- luce.]
1. (Bot.)