Meanings (ES + gloss)
cecear
To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/, /ð/). This is a speech impediment common among children.
Until the age of 10, Dominic would lisp, but this was fixed by a speech therapist.
balbucear
To speak with imperfect articulation; to mispronounce, such as a child learning to talk.
balbucear
To speak hesitatingly and with a low voice, as if afraid.
Lest when my lisping, guilty tongue should halt.