About The Word Whiffle
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Whiffle
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What's The Definition Of Whiffle?Synonyms | Synonyms for Whiffle: Related Terms | Find terms related to Whiffle: See Also | Whiffle In Webster's Dictionary \Whif"fle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Whiffled}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Whiffling}.] [Freq. of whiff to puff, perhaps influenced
by D. weifelen to waver.]
1. To waver, or shake, as if moved by gusts of wind; to
shift, turn, or veer about. --D?mpier.
2. To change from one opinion or course to another; to use
evasions; to prevaricate; to be fickle.
A person of whiffing and unsteady turn of mind can not
keep close to a point of controversy. --I. Watts.
\Whif"fle\, v. t. 1. To disperse with, or as with, a whiff, or puff; to scatter. [Obs.] --Dr. H. More. 2. To wave or shake quickly; to cause to whiffle. \Whif"fle\, n. A fife or small flute. [Obs.] --Douce. |
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