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  • proper noun A diminutive of the female given names Mildred, Millicent, Emily and Camilla, also used as a formal given name.

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Examples

  • "It can be a bit cumbersome and a bit of a pain," said Michelle Smith , the designer behind the label Milly who does exclusives for Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Net-a-Porter.

    The Making of an 'Exclusive' Elizabeth Holmes 2011

  • Then she called Milly and they changed the neck and sleeves a little, took a yard of width from the skirt, and behold! it became a "creation," in the very height of style.

    A Daughter of the Land Gene Stratton-Porter 1893

  • Miss us, no Misses, 'said my uncle;' she is Maud, and you Dudley, or I mistake; or we shall have you calling Milly, madame.

    Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 1843

  • And then he called Milly to him, kissed her tenderly, smiled sadly upon her, and turning to Cousin Monica, said --

    Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 1843

  • But as childhood fans of the "Leave it to Beaver," we sometimes call Milly "Eddie Haskell," after the conniving youngster on the old television program.

    Local News from Tuscaloosa News 2010

  • It transpired that the woman had left behind a dog which was then adopted by 'Milly' - played by Montserrat Lombard.

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008

  • It transpired that the woman had left behind a dog which was then adopted by 'Milly' - played by Montserrat Lombard.

    Public revulsion engulfs the BBC 2008

  • The next came in the sudden appearance of a person called "Milly" -- I've forgotten her surname -- whom

    Tono Bungay 1906

  • Montag’s wife, Milly is addicted to her entertainment — which is a bit like a virtual reality type of environment.

    Michael in Nashville 2004

  • Montag’s wife, Milly is addicted to her entertainment — which is a bit like a virtual reality type of environment.

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