Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for AL'TER-CATE
AL'TER-CATE, v.i. [L. altercor, alterco, from alter, another.]
To contend in words; to dispute with zeal, heat, or anger; to wrangle.
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AL'TER-CATE, v.i. [L. altercor, alterco, from alter, another.]
To contend in words; to dispute with zeal, heat, or anger; to wrangle.
Return to page 98 of the letter “A”.