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- proper noun A
diminutive of the female given namesMildred ,Millicent ,Emily andCamilla , also used as a formalgiven name .
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Examples
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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It transpired that the woman had left behind a dog which was then adopted by 'Milly' - played by Montserrat Lombard.
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The next came in the sudden appearance of a person called "Milly" -- I've forgotten her surname -- whom
Tono Bungay 1906
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Montag’s wife, Milly is addicted to her entertainment — which is a bit like a virtual reality type of environment.
Michael in Nashville 2004
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Montag’s wife, Milly is addicted to her entertainment — which is a bit like a virtual reality type of environment.
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