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pell-mell

pell-mell [ pèl mél ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. in disorderly rush: in a disorderly frantic rush

2. messily: in a confused, jumbled, or messy manner



adjective 
Definition:
 
disorderly: confused, frantic, or disorderly



noun 
Definition:
 
confusion or disorder: a confused or disorderly condition or situation

[Late 16th century. < French pêle-mêle, modern form of Old French pesle mesle< mesler "to mix"]
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