WAVER


Meaning of WAVER in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' w ā -v ə r

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form: wa · vered ; wa · ver · ing \ ' w ā v-ri ŋ , ' w ā -v ə -ri ŋ \

Etymology: Middle English; akin to Old English w ǣ fre restless, wafian to wave with the hands ― more at WAVE

Date: 14th century

1 : to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction

2 a : to weave or sway unsteadily to and fro : REEL , TOTTER b : QUIVER , FLICKER < waver ing flames> c : to hesitate as if about to give way : FALTER

3 : to give an unsteady sound : QUAVER

synonyms see SWING , HESITATE

– wa · ver · er \ ' w ā -v ə -r ə r \ noun

– wa · ver · ing · ly \ ' w ā v-ri ŋ -l ē , ' w ā -v ə - \ adverb

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.