Dictionary entry

Hurly-burly

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Hur″ly–bur′ly (?), n. [Reduplicated fr. OE. hurly confusion: cf. F. hurler to howl, yell, L. ululare; or cf. E. hurry.] Tumult; bustle; confusion. Shak.

All places were filled with tumult and hurly-burly. Knolles.