shill-i-shall-i Meaning, Definition & Usage

Shill"-I-shall`-I, Shil"ly-shal`ly adverb (Also<

• Shill-I-shall-I
• Shilly-shally

)

Etymology

A reduplication of shall I.

Definitions

1. 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.