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Pronunciation : Lilt
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. Norw. lilla, lirla, to sing in a high tone.]
Definition : 1. To do anything with animation and quickness, as to skip, fly, or hop. [Prov. Eng.] Wordsworth.

2. To sing cheerfully. [Scot.]

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Lilt
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 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.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Lilt
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913