Seesaw a "teeter-totter". According to linguist Peter Trudgill, the term originates from the Nordic language word "tittermatorter". A "teeter-totter" may also refer to a two-person swing on a swing seat, on which two children sit facing each other and the teeter-totter swings back and forth in a pendulum motion. Both "teeter-totter" (from "teeter", as in "to teeter on the edge") and "seesaw" (from the verb "saw") demonstrate the linguistic process called reduplication, where a word or syllable is doubled, often with a different vowel. Reduplication is typical of words that indicate repeated activity, such as riding up and down on a
Stephen Totter a sports connection as he is related to former major league relief pitcher Mike Fetters. They are first cousins Stephen Totter Stephen Totter is an American operatic baritone. He is known for his formidable stage presence combined with excellent diction and interpretation. Born on May 3, 1963, Totter performed the title role in the premier recording of Leonardo Balada's "Torquemada" for baritone soloist, choir and orchestra. Totter's other roles include Papageno in "Die Zauberflöte", Guglielmo in "Così fan tutte", and Count Almaviva in "Le nozze di Figaro". Totter is also known as an avid recitalist giving performances throughout the country