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STILLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does stilly mean? 

STILLY (adjective)
  The adjective STILLY has 1 sense:

1. (poetic) still or calmplay

  Familiarity information: STILLY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


STILLY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(poetic) still or calm

Context example:

in the stilly night

Similar:

quiet (free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound)

Domain category:

poesy; poetry; verse (literature in metrical form)


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