Obs. rare–1. [Of obscure origin.] A tale of waltrot, an idle tale, a piece of absurdity.
1377. Langl., P. Pl., B. XVIII. 142. ‘Þat þow tellest’ quod treuth ‘is but a tale of waltrot’ [C. XXI. 146. walterot, v.rr. walter, walteret].
