From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Lilt \Lilt\ (l[i^]lt), v. i. [Cf. Norw. lilla, lirla, to sing in
a high tone.]
1. To do anything with animation and quickness, as to skip,
fly, or hop. [Prov. Eng.] --Wordsworth.
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2. To sing cheerfully. [Scot.]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Lilt \Lilt\, v. t.
To utter with spirit, animation, or gayety; to sing with
spirit and liveliness.
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A classic lecture, rich in sentiment,
With scraps of thundrous epic lilted out
By violet-hooded doctors. --Tennyson.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Lilt \Lilt\, n.
1. Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
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The movement, the lilt, and the subtle charm of the
verse. --F. Harrison.
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2. A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
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The housewife went about her work, or spun at her
wheel, with a lilt upon her lips. --J. C.
Shairp.
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