adj
Meaning 1
Alternative form of li'l.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Standard Lemma guide
lil
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/lɪl/
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rhymes with -ɪl
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homophone: Lil
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homophone: lil
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CMU ARPABET: L IH1 L Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
name
Meaning 2
A diminutive of the female given name Lilian/Lillian/Lily.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A book.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Qualifier: gypsy slang
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History
Etymology
Shortening of Lilian or Lillian.