In intransitive senses of stagger, v. Reeling, tottering, etc.
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| 释义 | the world > movement > progressive motion > walking > [noun] > manner of walking > unsteady (9) staggering1530 In intransitive senses of stagger, v. Reeling, tottering, etc. (to have) the staggers1599 allusively. (to have) the staggers: inability to walk steadily. stammering1607 The action of stammer, v.; hesitation and involuntary repetition in speech; also (now dialect) staggering and stumbling in gait. Also figurative. lurch1819 (Originally Nautical.) A sudden leaning over to one side, as of a ship, a person staggering, etc. Also, a gait characterized by such movements. to gi… lurching1852 The action of lurch, v.3 dottiness1875 Esp. with reference to a horse: unsteadiness or unevenness of gait. Now rare. Subcategories:— one who (3) |
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