Definition of Kilter

1. Noun. In working order. "In good kilter"

Exact synonyms: Kelter
Generic synonyms: Order, Orderliness

Definition of Kilter

1. n. See Kelter.

Definition of Kilter

1. Noun. Good form, order or condition; fettle ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Kilter

1. good condition [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kilter

kiloware
kilowatt
kilowatt-hour
kilowatt-hours
kilowatt hour
kilowatts
kiloyear
kiloyears
kilp
kilps
kilt
kilt pin
kilted
kilted sausage
kilted sausages
kilter (current term)
kilters
kiltie
kilties
kilting
kiltings
kiltless
kiltlike
kiltmaker
kiltmakers
kiltmaking
kilts
kilty
kimarite
kimarite-gakari

Literary usage of Kilter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe: From the Iron Period of the Northern by John Hewitt (1860)
"... is surest to give fire, and not so apt to be out of kilter; besides, they will indure spand 24 houres together without hurting them. ..."

2. An Analytical Digest of the Law and Practice of the Courts of Common Law by Ephraim Arnold Jacob, Samuel Bealey Harrison, Robert Alexander Fisher (1884)
"... into the c:ui:il, and convoy tli« same to the company, the kilter should permit them to carry their coals through ..."

3. The "goldfish": Being the Confessions of a Successful Man by Arthur Cheney Train (1914)
"... head totally out of kilter for the day's work. Since my first experience in house parties I have yielded weakly to my wife's importunities on several ..."

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