Dictionary entry

Shill-I-shall-I

Webster's Dictionary 1913

{ Shill″–I–shall′–I (?), Shil″ly–shal′ly, } adv. [A reduplication of shall I.] 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.