n. One who halts or limps; a cripple. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. halter, helter, helfter, AS. hælftre; akin to G. halfter, D. halfter, halster, and also to E. helve. See Helve. ] A strong strap or cord.
No man e'er felt the halter draw
With good opinion of the law. Trumbull. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr.
n. A term of reproach, implying that one is fit to be hanged. [ Obs. ] Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]