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Webster 1913 Edition
Helter-skelter
Hel′ter-skel′ter
,adv.
[An onomat[GREEK]poetic word. Cf. G.
holter-polter
, D. holder de bolder
.] In hurry and confusion; without definite purpose; irregularly.
[Colloq.]
Helter-skelter
have I rode to thee. Shakespeare
A wistaria vine running
helter-skelter
across the roof. J. C. Harris.