she's still a filly, so she has plenty of time to decide what she wants to do in life
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That was Nellie Morse in 1924, one of just six fillies to capture the Triple Crown’s second jewel.—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025 His fillies, not his colts, have been the stars of the prolific barn’s sophomore class.—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 7 June 2025 Junior Alvarado Morning line odds: 30-1 Three months ago, this filly was winless and running in maiden claimers, the lowest tier of racing.—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 1 May 2025 The horse race is for 3-year-old fillies on Friday, a prelude to the Preakness.—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for filly
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Etymology
Middle English fyly, from Old Norse fylja; akin to Old English fola foal
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