Lilt (?), v. i. [Cf. Norw. lilla, lirla, to sing in a high tone.]

1.

To do anything with animation and quickness, as to skip, fly, or hop.

[Prov. Eng.]

Wordsworth.

2.

To sing cheerfully.

[Scot.]

 

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Lilt, v. t.

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.

 

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Lilt, n.

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.

 

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