JILTING

Verb

jilting

present participle of jilt

Noun

jilting (plural jiltings)

The rejection of a lover.

Source: Wiktionary


JILT

Jilt, n. Etym: [Contr. fr. Scot. jillet a giddy girl, a jill-flirt, dim. of jill a jill.]

Definition: A woman who capriciously deceives her lover; a coquette; a flirt. Otway.

Jilt, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Jilted; p. pr. & vb. n. Jilting.]

Definition: To cast off capriciously or unfeeling, as a lover; to deceive in love. Locke.

Jilt, v. i.

Definition: To play the jilt; to practice deception in love; to discard lovers capriciously. Congreve.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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