Looking for the meaning of the word PALTERING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PALTERING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Palter
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘mumble or babble’): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɔːltə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɒltə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
equivocate or prevaricate in action or speech
Short Definition:equivocate or prevaricate in action or speech
Examples:- if you palter or double in your answers, I will have thee hung alive in an iron chain
Definition:
trifle with
Short Definition:trifle with
Examples:- this great work should not be paltered with
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