Main Entry: pal·ter

Pronunciation: \ˈpȯl-tər\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pal·tered; pal·ter·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\

Etymology: origin unknown

Date: 1600

1 : to act insincerely or deceitfully : equivocate
2 : haggle, chaffer

synonyms see lie

— pal·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun