Tilly-vally interj., adv., adj. (Written also tille-vally, tilly-fally, tille-fally, and otherwise) A word of unknown origin and signification, formerly used as expressive of contempt, or when anything said was rejected as trifling or impertinent.
... "Tilly-vally!" replied the naughty Nell, in her most winning way. "A frown upon that alabaster brow, a pout upon those rosy lips; and ... — Mistress Nell - A Merry Tale of a Merry Time • George C. Hazelton, Jr. Read full book for free!
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