Fiscal—Something has been out of kelter at Washington these two years with regard to the rigid application of appropriations, at least in the Indian Department.
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Kelter
//ˈkɛltə//
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—All over, resemblance to a particular object, as a ship in bad kelter: "she's a privateer all over."
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It was intimated to me that such "frivolousness" was out of kelter with the profession of a Christian.
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By Jove, says my Lord, all my money is flown, […] Pray say, have you got any kelter to spare?
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