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Stilt definition, one of two poles, each with a support for the foot at some distance above the bottom end, enabling the wearer to walk with his or her feet above the ground. See more. Dictionary.com
1728, stem-like part of a flower pistil, alteration of Latin stilus stake, stylus; spelling influenced by Greek stylos pillar (see stet). Meaning instrument for writing is from 1807. Online Etymology Dictionary, Â© 2010 Douglas Harper Cite This Source