S H A T T E R Pronunciation: \ˈsha-tər\ Function: verb Etymology: Middle English schateren — more at scatter Date: 14th century transitive verb 1 : to cause to drop or be dispersed 2 a : to break at once into pieces b : to damage badly : ruin 3 : to cause the disruption or annihilation of : demolish intransitive verb 1 : to break apart : disintegrate 2 : to drop off partsAll Rights Reserved