{ } adv. [ A reduplication of shall I. ] In an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

I am somewhat dainty in making a resolution, because when I make it, I keep it; I don't stand shill-I-shall-I then; if I say 't, I'll do 't. Congreve. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles. [ 1913 Webster ]

She lost not one of her forty-five minutes in picking and choosing, -- no shilly-shally in Kate. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]