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palter Definition

pal·ter (pôl′tər)

intransitive verb

  1. to talk or act insincerely; prevaricate
  2. to deal with facts, decisions, etc. lightly or carelessly; trifle
  3. to quibble, as in bargaining

Etymology: freq. formation < dial. palt, rag, piece of cloth (< a LowG source): orig. ? with reference to haggling over cloth prices

palter Related Forms

pal′·terer noun

Browse dictionary entries near palter

  1. ‹ palsy-walsy
  2. ‹ palsy
  3. ‹ palsied
  4. ‹ palsgrave
  5. ‹ palpus
  6. ‹ palpitation
  7. ‹ palpitate
  8. ‹ palpebral
  9. ‹ palpate
  10. ‹ palpable
  1. paltriness ›
  2. paltry ›
  3. paludal ›
  4. paludism ›
  5. paly ›
  6. palynology ›
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  8. Pamela ›
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  10. Pamlico Sound ›