kelter | Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

Kelter
·noun Regular order or proper condition. ...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
kelter
frame, order, condition. N. Hence HELTER-SKELTER, a corruption of HELTER, to hang, and KELTER, orde...

A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
kelter
Ships and men are said to be in prime kelter when in fine order and well-rigged. ...

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