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kelter
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kelter, n. [Cf. Gael. & Ir. cealt clothes, Gael. cealltair spear, castle, cause, Prov. E. kilter tool, instrument. Cf. Kilt.].
Regular order or proper condition. [1913 Webster]
"If the organs of prayer be out of kelter or out of tune, how can we pray?" [1913 Webster]
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