In the same book I note the phrases "He Teetered back and forth on his toes," "He was a stocky young man," "One of his brief noonings," "That's right, Claudia-score the profession."
"America To-day, Observations and Reflections"
William Archer
Suddenly he Teetered forward in his chair and dropped his elbows aggressively on his knees.
"Black Jack"
Max Brand
He Teetered between the pride of being in charge at home and accompanying his young master, and finally replied: "Well, in course, you ain't going to be gone long, Massa Tom.
"Tom Swift and his Electric Locomotive or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails"
Victor Appleton