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English
Etymology
From the English diminutive given name Millie.
Pronunciation
Noun
millie (plural millies)
- (informal, Northern Ireland, dated, 19th century, derogatory or endearing) A mill worker, usually a young working-class woman working in the factories of Ireland's linen industry.
- (informal, derogatory or endearing) A harshly-spoken working-class woman, often unemployed.
See also
References
- ^ BBC Newsline broadcast 27th of May 2010
- ^ “Give my Head Peace”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), 2008 June 6 (last accessed), archived from the original on 15 April 2008
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