— awaiter , n.
/euh wayt"/ , v.t.
1. to wait for; expect; look for: He is still awaiting an answer.
2. to be in store for; be imminent: A pleasant surprise awaits her in today's mail.
3. Obs. to lie in wait for.
v.i.
4. to wait, as in expectation.
[ 1200-50; ME awaiten awaitier, equiv. to a- A- 5 + waitier to WAIT ]
Syn. 1. See expect .