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verb (used without object)
3.
to act irresolutely; vacillate.
4.
North England. to tremble with excitement or fear.
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Dithery
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Related forms
dith·er·er, noun
dith·er·y, adjective
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Word Origin & History
dither
1640s, "to quake, tremble," phonetic variant of M.E. didderen (late 14c.), of uncertain origin. The sense of "vacillate, be anxious" is from 1819. Related: Dithered; dithering.
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dither definition[ˈdɪðɚ]
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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