faulter

noun

1. (obsolete)One who commits a fault.

   “Behold the faulter here in sight.”

verb

1. (alt-of, archaic)Archaic spelling of falter.

   “The penitent shower fell, as down he knelt Before that care-worn sage, who trembling felt About his large dark locks, and faultering spake: Arise, good youth, for sacred Phoebus’ sake!”

   ““You know all, then?”—“I know nothing,” said Melmoth faultering.”