Archaic Definition of the Week – Lilo

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ADOTWlilo [1930s] The word lilo describing a mattress-like inflatable for use on water is an alteration of lie low.

The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories by Glynnis Chantrell

Category: ADOTW

One comment on “Archaic Definition of the Week – Lilo

  1. Hmph. Interesting. Word existed before Lindsey Lohan.