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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Titubat, v. [L. titubāt-, ppl. stem of titubāre to stagger.] intr. To become uncertain, to vacillate. —1684 Lauder Notices Affairs II 518.
Albeit all pains was taken to expiscate circumstances, to cause them vary and titubat, yet Herries and Gaudy declared positively they heard [etc.]
