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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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1 word match “SHILL-I-SHALL-I; SHILLY-SHALLY”

SHILL-I-SHALL-I; SHILLY-SHALLY adv.
In an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner. I am somewhat dainty in making a resolution, because when I make it, I keep it; I don't stand shill-I-shall-I then; if I say 't, I'll do 't. Congreve.