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As off or out of kilter (1620s) variant of dialectak kelter (circa1600) "good condition, order," of unknown origin, perhaps associated with kelt/celt referring to fine quality of Celtic manufacture.

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Where did the expression 'off-kilter' originate?

The expression "off-kilter" uses the word kilter, which means "good condition". To be off-kilter is to be out of good condition, or faulty. The word is first seen in the 1630's and 40's, as the English word "kelter". Other than this, the origin is unknown.


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