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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A flirtatious, promiscuous, or loose woman. obsolete

   "Scurvy / knave! I am none of his flirt-gills. I am none of his / skains-mates."

Synonyms

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cum catcherdrabgrimharlotlala bopminx

Example

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"Scurvy / knave! I am none of his flirt-gills. I am none of his / skains-mates."

Etymology

From flirt (“one who teases affection”) + gill (“prostitute, harlot”).

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