étaler

French

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to spread, spread out (papers, objects, etc.; sur on or over)
  • (transitive) to spread, smear (butter, etc.)
  • (transitive) to spread, stagger (repayments)
  • (transitive) to flaunt, show off (talents, money)
  • (reflexive) to spread out, stretch out
  • (reflexive) to show off
  • (reflexive) to fall over

Etymology

Affix from French étal.

Origin

French

étal

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