Faulter

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who commits a fault. obsolete

    "Behold the faulter here in sight."

Verb
  1. 1
    Archaic spelling of falter. alt-of, archaic

    "The penitent shower fell, as down he knelt Before that care-worn sage, who trembling felt About his large dark locks, and faultering spake: Arise, good youth, for sacred Phoebus’ sake!"

Synonyms

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flounder

Example

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"Behold the faulter here in sight."

Etymology

From fault + -er.

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