"waversome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more waversome [comparative], most waversome [superlative]
Etymology: From waver + -some. Etymology templates: {{af|en|waver|-some}} waver + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} waversome (comparative more waversome, superlative most waversome)
  1. (rare) Characterised or marked by wavering Tags: rare
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