Early 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet and novelist. From hell + raker, after to rake hell. Compare earlier hell-rake and rakehell.
Definition of hell-raker in US English:
hell-raker
nounˈhɛlˌreɪkə
A reckless or daring person; a rake, a rakehell.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet and novelist. From hell + raker, after to rake hell. Compare earlier hell-rake and rakehell.