rakehelly

See also: rake-helly

English

Alternative forms

• rake-helly

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.