rakehelly

See also: rake-helly

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

rakehell +‎ -y

Adjective

rakehelly (comparative more rakehelly, superlative most rakehelly)

  1. (obsolete) Synonym of rakehell
    • 1863, Sheridan Le Fanu, The House by the Churchyard
      Mr. Edwards had an appointment, he said—nothing good, you may be sure—they were a rake-helly set—saving your presence.
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