[hal.ter] n [ME, fr. OE haelftre; akin to OHG halftra halter, OE hielfe helve] (bef. 12c) 1 a: a rope or strap for leading or tying an animal b: a headstall usu. with noseband and throatlatch to which a lead may be attached
2: a rope for hanging criminals: noose; also: death by hanging
3: a woman's blouse that leaves the back, arms, and midriff bare and that is typically held in place by straps around the neck and across the back
[2]halter vt hal.tered ; hal.ter.ing (14c) 1 a: to catch with or as if with a halter; also: to put a halter on b: hang
2: to put restraint upon: hamper