Etymology
The term "pell-mell" is derived from two Middle English words:
Meaning
Pell-mell means "in a confused or disorderly manner" or "in a rush or hurry." It can be used to describe the movement of people or objects, or to refer to a situation that is chaotic or disorganized.
Origin
The term "pell-mell" originated in the 14th century. It was first used to describe a medieval game in which knights on horseback chased each other around a field, trying to knock each other off their horses. The game was known as "pell-mell" because the knights would often collide with each other, creating a chaotic and disorderly scene.
Over time, the term "pell-mell" came to be used more broadly to describe any kind of chaotic or disorderly situation. It is still commonly used today in both casual and formal contexts.
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