stumble

English

/ˈstʌmbəl/

noun
Definitions
  • A fall, trip or substantial misstep.
  • An error or blunder.
  • A clumsy walk.

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *stam- (stutter, trip up, stammer).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*stam-

Gloss

stutter, trip up, stammer

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