The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Filly \Fil"ly\, n.; pl. Fillies. [Cf. Icel. fylia, fr. foli foal. See Foal.] 1. (Zool.) A female foal or colt; a young mare. Cf. Colt, Foal. [1913 Webster] Neighing in likeness of a filly foal. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A lively, spirited young girl. [Colloq.] --Addison. [1913 Webster]