tər verb (used without object)
1.
to talk or act insincerely or deceitfully; lie or use trickery.
2.
to bargain with; haggle.
3.
to act carelessly; trifle.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to act or talk insincerely |
| 2. | to haggle |
| [C16: of unknown origin] | |
| 'palterer | |
| —n | |
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