filly

[ fil-ee ]

noun

, plural fil·lies.

1. a young female horse.
2. Informal. a girl or young woman.

filly

/ ˈfɪlɪ /

noun

1. a female horse or pony under the age of four
2. informal.
   a spirited girl or young woman

Word History and Origins

Origin of filly¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English fyly, from Old Norse fyla “female, foal”; foal

Word History and Origins

Origin of filly¹

C15: from Old Norse fylja ; related to Old High German fulihha ; see foal

Related Words

• colt
• mare
• stallion