pal·ter (pôl t r)intr.v. pal·tered, pal·ter·ing, pal·ters 1. To talk or act insincerely or misleadingly; equivocate. See Synonyms at lie2. 2. To be capricious; trifle. 3. To quibble, especially in bargaining. [Origin unknown.] pal ter·er n. |
palter [ˈpɔːltə]
vb (intr)
1. to act or talk insincerely
2. to haggle
[of unknown origin]
palterer n
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| Verb | 1. | palter - be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information |
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