Progression

palter (PAWL-tuhr) verb intr.

1. To talk or act in an insincere or deceitful manner.

2. To haggle.

[Origin unknown.]

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"Who never sold the truth to serve the hour, Nor paltered with Eternal God for power."
Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), poet laureate, eulogizing the Duke of Wellington.

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Posted by Keya at April 29, 2005 08:05 PM