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flitter

1 American  
[flit-er] / ˈflɪt ər /

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to flutter.

flitter 2 American  
[flit-er] / ˈflɪt ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that flits.

flitter 3 American  
[flit-er] / ˈflɪt ər /

noun

  1. fine metallic fragments, especially as used for ornamentation.

flitter 4 American  
[flit-er] / ˈflɪt ər /

noun

Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.

  1. a fritter or pancake.

flitter British  
/ ˈflɪtə /

verb

  1. a less common word for flutter

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Etymology

Origin of flitter1

First recorded in 1535–45; flit + -er 6

Origin of flitter2

First recorded in 1535–45; flit + -er 1

Origin of flitter3

First recorded in 1840–50; from German; literally, “tinsel, spangle”

Origin of flitter4

Apparently by dissimilation from fritter 2

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