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pal·ter

(pôl

r) KEY

intr.v.
pal·tered , pal·ter·ing , pal·ters

To talk or act insincerely or misleadingly; equivocate. See Synonyms at lie ².
To be capricious; trifle.
To quibble, especially in bargaining.

ETYMOLOGY:
Origin unknown

OTHER FORMS:
palter·er (Noun)

Thesaurus: synonyms for palter

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