Pell-mell

pel-mel′, adv. in great confusion: promiscuously: in a disorderly manner—also written Pêle-mêle .— n. Pell-mell′ (same as Pall-mall ). [O. Fr. pesle-mesle (Fr. pêle-mêle ), -mesle being from O. Fr. mesler (Fr. mêler ), to mix—Low L. misculāre —L. miscēre ; and pesle , a rhyming addition, perh. influenced by Fr. pelle , shovel.]