n. [ Cf. F. hurler to howl. ] Noise; confusion; uproar. [ 1913 Webster ]
That, with the hurly, death itself awakes. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Reduplicated fr. OE. hurly confusion: cf. F. hurler to howl, yell, L. ululare; or cf. E. hurry. ] Tumult; bustle; confusion. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
All places were filled with tumult and hurly-burly. Knolles. [ 1913 Webster ]