ˈpȯltə(r) intransitive verb
( paltered ; paltered ; paltering -t(ə)riŋ ; palters )
Etymology: origin unknown
1. : to act insincerely or deceitfully : play false : use trickery : equivocate : play fast and loose
Romans, that have spoke the word, and will not palter — Shakespeare
2. : to haggle or chaffer in doing business : bargain or parley especially with the intent of delay or compromise
Synonyms: see lie