Middle English Dictionary Entry

stā̆terand adj.
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Entry Info

Forms stā̆terand adj. Also statarand.
Etymology Prob. related to stōten v. or stotaien v.; cp. MnE dial. stauter & stotter (both chiefly Northern & Scot.) to stagger, stumble.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
Staggering, tottering, stumbling; -- as term of abuse.
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