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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Balter, v. [ME. balter (14th c.).] intr. To dance clumsily. — a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i. 302.
Sum trottit Tras and Trenas, Sum balterit the Bas
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