Hilary

proper nounnounattested in dialogue

//ˈhɪləɹi//

A male given name from Latin.

proper noun

1
A male given name from Latin.
2
A female given name from Latin.
3
A surname.

Etymology

From Latin Hilarius (“cheerful, happy”), name of a fourth-century saint, and from its feminine form Hilaria.

noun

1
Variant of Hilary termEllipsis of Hilary term.
It was the first day of term, and one of the rare days in Oxford when the weather was deceitfully marvellous; when its warmth promised more sunshine and joy than the relentless rain and sleet Hilary inevitably brought.

hike · A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise.hiking · Walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport.hilarious · Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.

Hilary · A male given name from Latin.

Hilda · A female given name from the Germanic languages used since…hill · An elevated landmass smaller than a mountain.Hill · Capitol Hill; the US Congress

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