Rakehelly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rakehelly is an adjective meaning (obsolete) Synonym of rakehell.
Meaning
(obsolete) Synonym of rakehell.
Example Sentences
Mr. Edwards had an appointment, he said—nothing good, you may be sure—they were a rake-helly set—saving your presence.
“I still have an objection,” said Albert, “to yonder impudent rakehelly fellow, styling himself a cavalier, who rushed himself on our company last night, and gained my father’s heart by a story of the storm of Brentford, which I dare say the rogue never saw.”
Word Forms
- rake-helly
Synonyms for rakehelly
Depending on context, synonyms include rakehell.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ratchelly, racking, rascal, raughty, raggie, rastellar.
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