lily-white



lily-white

 
1. (British, American & Australian) completely white in colour He marvelled at her lily-white hands.
2. (American & Australian) completely honest (often negative) He's not exactly lily-white himself, so he has some nerve calling her a cheat!
3. (American & Australian) having only white people near, often because of a wish to keep black people away The black family found it difficult to feel comfortable in this lily-white, prosperous suburb.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
IngibjÖRg-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
MathÉO-French
Rien (1)REENDutch
Cosmas-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Granya-Irish
Lyle[lail]