hurly-burly
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Dayton Daily News Dayton, Ohio No Hurly-Burly Sirs: I was looking for a little vacation property, found the most gorgeous views, inspiring air, and the most challenging society in the world.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Barlows’ summer place was called the Hurly-Burly, and as Nan and Patty both knew, the name described the house extremely well.
From Patty's Summer Days by Wells, Carolyn
You see, the mattresses were arranged for the rings, and when Hurly-Burly altered them for the trapeze she didn’t stop to test them to see if they were in the right place.
From The Youngest Girl in the School by Sharp, Evelyn
Papa and Nan and I want to come over to the Hurly-Burly to dinner, and to stay all night.
From Patty's Summer Days by Wells, Carolyn
If Jean chose leaving go with one hand, she should swing and let go and catch on to the trapeze beyond–at least, if Hurly-Burly would only be decent and give her leave.
From The Youngest Girl in the School by Sharp, Evelyn
