Definition of "jilt" []

• To deceive or drop (a lover) suddenly or callously. (verb-transitive)
• One who discards a lover. (noun)

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• "You really -- Oh! my dear Lady Trant, this must not go farther -- and positively the word jilt must never be used again; for I'm confident it is quite inapplicable. ""
• "To "jilt," to throw or dash water on a person; "gellock" (gavelock), an iron lever or crowbar."
• ""I am to request you will not use the word 'jilt' and Miss Ashton's name together," said Bucklaw, gravely."