v.
Pronunciation: ' po ̇ l-t ə r
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: pal · tered ; pal · ter · ing \ -t( ə -)ri ŋ \
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1600
1 : to act insincerely or deceitfully : EQUIVOCATE
2 : HAGGLE , CHAFFER
synonyms see LIE
– pal · ter · er \ -t ə r- ə r \ noun