Falter Definition
fôltər
faltered, faltering, falters
verb
faltered, faltering, falters
To say hesitantly or timidly.
Webster's New World
To be unsteady in purpose or action, as from loss of courage or confidence; waver.
American Heritage
To stumble in speech; speak haltingly; stammer.
Webster's New World
To move uncertainly or unsteadily; totter; stumble.
Webster's New World
To act hesitantly; show uncertainty; waver; flinch.
To falter under enemy fire.
Webster's New World
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noun
falters
A faltering.
Webster's New World
Unsteadiness in speech or action.
Finished the project without falter.
American Heritage
A faltering sound.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Falter
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Middle English falteren (“to stagger”), probably from a Scandinavian source (compare Old Norse faltrast, be encumbered) or from a Middle English frequentative of falden, folden (“to fold”). More at fold.
From Wiktionary
Middle English falteren to stagger possibly from Old Norse faltrask to be puzzled, hesitate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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