Jilt (?), n. [Contr. fr. Scot. jillet a giddy girl, a jill-flirt, dim. of jill a jill.]

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

Otway.

 

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

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

Locke.

 

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Jilt, v. i.

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

Congreve.

 

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