jill

n. a female ferret.

n. the specific term for a female ferret, as opposed to a hob (male).

“The breeder kept the jill in a separate cage from the males.”

“A jill can remain in heat indefinitely if not bred, which may lead to life-threatening health complications for the ferret.”

Technical

n. a piece of protective equipment worn by women in sports like hockey.

n. a pelvic protector designed for female athletes, serving as the counterpart to a male jockstrap.

“She made sure to pack her jill before heading to the ice rink.”

“The equipment manager ordered new jills for the women's hockey team to ensure all players had adequate protection during the tournament.”

Technical

n. a general name for a woman, often used in old stories with the name Jack.

n. a generic or archetypal name for a young woman, most commonly encountered in the paired phrase 'Jack and Jill'.

“The old nursery rhyme tells the story of Jack and Jill going up the hill.”

“The proverb 'every Jack shall have his Jill' suggests that eventually everyone finds a romantic partner.”

Literary