What does rakehelly mean?
Rakehelly means (obsolete) Synonym of rakehell..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(obsolete) Synonym of rakehell..
“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.”
Mr. Edwards had an appointment, he said—nothing good, you may be sure—they were a rake-helly set—saving your presence.
Use rakehelly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Rakehelly means (obsolete) Synonym of rakehell..
Common synonyms include rakehell.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
“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.”
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