palterer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who deceives or manipulates, especially for financial gain.

  - "The palterer sold faulty goods to unsuspecting customers."
  - "He was exposed as a palterer when his lies were discovered."
  - "The palterer's scheme unraveled, leading to his downfall."

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Variants

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palter , paltered , palterer , palterers , paltering , palters

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Etymology

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The word 'palterer' comes from the Middle English word 'palteren', meaning 'to deceive' or 'to act deceitfully'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'palterer' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more often found in literature or legal contexts.

2. The term 'paltering' was used in the 16th century to refer to the act of bargaining or haggling over prices.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone, often for personal gain.

2. Fraud: An intentional act to gain an unfair or unlawful advantage, typically by deceit or trickery.

3. Con artist: A person who uses dishonest methods to obtain money or valuables from others.

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Culture

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In literature, the palterer is often portrayed as a cunning and deceitful character, such as in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice' where Shylock is depicted as a palterer. In music, there is a song titled 'Palterer' by the Norwegian artist Ketil Stokkan.

How to Memorize "palterer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a mask, hiding their true identity and intentions.
   - Imagine a scale, with one side representing truth and the other side representing deception, and the palterer constantly trying to tip the scale towards deception.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'palterer' with the image of a magician, who uses tricks and illusions to deceive.
   - Remember the word 'paltry', which means small or insignificant, and think of a palterer as someone who offers paltry excuses or solutions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym PALTER: Persistently Achieving Lies To Earn.
   - Think of the phrase 'A palterer's words are like a palette of lies.'

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