bill

75 ENTRIES FOUND:

1bill

noun \ˈbil\

Definition of BILL

1
: the jaws of a bird together with their horny covering
2
: a mouthpart (as the beak of a turtle) that resembles a bird's bill
3
: the point of an anchor fluke — see anchor illustration
4
: the visor of a cap or hood

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Origin of BILL

Middle English bile, from Old English; akin to Old English bill
First Known Use: before 12th century

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