FALTER


Meaning of FALTER in English

— falterer , n. — falteringly , adv.

/fawl"teuhr/ , v.i.

1. to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.

2. to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.

3. to move unsteadily; stumble.

v.t.

4. to utter hesitatingly or brokenly: to falter an apology.

n.

5. the act of faltering; an unsteadiness of gait, voice, action, etc.

6. a faltering sound.

[ 1300-50; ME falteren, of obscure orig.; perh. akin to ON faltrast to bother with, be troubled with ]

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