flitter
[verb]
Synonyms: flit, dance, flicker, flutter, hover

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Related Words: quaver, quiver, teeter

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flitter noun¹. ['flɪtǝ] M16.
[from FLIT verb + -ER¹.]
A person who or thing which flits.

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flitter noun². ['flɪtǝ] rare. M17.
[German.]
A small thin metal square used in decoration.

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flitter noun³. ['flɪtǝ] E19.
[from the verb.]
A flittering or fluttering motion.

Comb.:
flitter-winged adjective having wings that flutter.

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flitter verb. ['flɪtǝ] LME.
[from FLIT verb + -ER⁵. Cf. FLITTERS.]
1. verb intrans. Flit about; fly quickly, flutter. LME.

2. verb intrans. Fly all about, fly into dust or pieces. M16-L17.

3. verb intrans. Wither, droop. rare. L16-M19.

4. verb trans. Cause to flit; shuffle (cards). rare. M19.

■ flittery adjective (rare) (of ideas, feelings, etc.) uncertain, flitting about, wavering M19.

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