Stagger Definition
stăgər
staggered, staggering, staggers
verb
staggered, staggering, staggers
To move unsteadily, as though about to collapse; totter, sway, or reel, as from a blow, fatigue, drunkenness, etc.
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To cause to stagger, as with a blow.
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To lose determination, strength of purpose, etc.; hesitate; waver.
Webster's New World
To affect strongly with astonishment, horror, grief, etc.; overwhelm.
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To set, arrange, or incline alternately, as on either side of a line; make zigzag or alternating.
To stagger the teeth of a saw.
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noun
staggers
The act of staggering, or reeling, tottering, etc.
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A staggered or zigzag arrangement.
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Any of several diseases or toxic conditions of horses, cattle, etc., characterized by a loss of coordination, and by staggering, falling, etc.
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Origin of Stagger
Alteration of Middle English stakeren from Old Norse stakra frequentative of staka to push
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old Norse stakra (to push).
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