FILLIES

Noun

fillies

plural of filly

Source: Wiktionary


FILLY

Fil"ly, n.; pl. Fillies. Etym: [Cf. Icel. fylia, fr. foli foal. See Foal.]

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A female foal or colt; a young mare. Cf. Colt, Foal. Neighing in likeness of a filly foal. Shak.

2. A lively, spirited young girl. [Colloq.] Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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