falterer
tər verb (used without object)
1.
to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
2.
to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
3.
to move unsteadily; stumble.
verb (used with object)
4.
to utter hesitatingly or brokenly: to falter an apology.
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falter (ˈfɔːltə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) to be hesitant, weak, or unsure; waver |
| 2. | (intr) to move unsteadily or hesitantly; stumble |
| 3. | to utter haltingly or hesitantly; stammer |
| —n | |
| 4. | uncertainty or hesitancy in speech or action |
| 5. | a quavering or irregular sound |
| [C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic faltrast] | |
| 'falterer | |
| —n | |
| 'falteringly | |
| —adv | |
| falter (ˈfɔːltə) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) to be hesitant, weak, or unsure; waver |
| 2. | (intr) to move unsteadily or hesitantly; stumble |
| 3. | to utter haltingly or hesitantly; stammer |
| —n | |
| 4. | uncertainty or hesitancy in speech or action |
| 5. | a quavering or irregular sound |
| [C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic faltrast] | |
| 'falterer | |
| —n | |
| 'falteringly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
falter
mid-14c., possibly from a Scandinavian source, or a frequentative of M.E. falden "to fold," influenced by fault. Related: Faltered; faltering.
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