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(), 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. Dmpier. 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. スポンサード リンク
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