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We have found multiple words halt. Choose the one you are looking for and click on the link in its Dictionary entry column to see its detailed etymology.

Dictionary entry Language Definition
halt English (Verb) (intransitive) To be lame, faulty, or defective, as in connection with ideas, or in measure, or in versification.. (intransitive) To limp; move with a limping gait.. (intransitive) To stand in [...](intransitive) To be lame, faulty, or defective, as in connection with ideas, or in measure, or in versification.. (intransitive) To limp; move with a limping gait.. (intransitive) To stand in [...]
halt English (Verb Noun) (intransitive) To stop either temporarily or permanently.. (intransitive) To stop marching.. (transitive) To bring to a stop.. (transitive) To cause to discontinue. (rail) A minor railway [...](intransitive) To stop either temporarily or permanently.. (intransitive) To stop marching.. (transitive) To bring to a stop.. (transitive) To cause to discontinue. (rail) A minor railway [...]
halt English (Adjective Noun) (archaic) Lame, limping. (dated) Lameness; a limp.(archaic) Lame, limping. (dated) Lameness; a limp.

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