Kelter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɛltə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kelter is a noun meaning (British dialectal, US, chiefly in the negative) Archaic form of kilter (“(good) condition, form, or order; fettle”).
Meaning
(British dialectal, US, chiefly in the negative) Archaic form of kilter (“(good) condition, form, or order; fettle”).
More Meanings
- (obsolete, slang) Money.
- (obsolete, British dialectal) Rubbish; trifle; hodgepodge.
Example Sentences
By Jove, says my Lord, all my money is flown, […] Pray say, have you got any kelter to spare?
—All over, resemblance to a particular object, as a ship in bad kelter: "she's a privateer all over."
It was intimated to me that such "frivolousness" was out of kelter with the profession of a Christian.
Fiscal—Something has been out of kelter at Washington these two years with regard to the rigid application of appropriations, at least in the Indian Department.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include valure, fearer, steres, glozer, flesher, repp.
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