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Bog"gle (&unr_;), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Boggled (&unr_;); p. pr. & vb. n. Boggling (&unr_;).] [ See Bogle, n.] 1. To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.
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We start and boggle at every unusual appearance. Glanvill.
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Boggling at nothing which serveth their purpose. Barrow.
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2. To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully.
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3. To play fast and loose; to dissemble. Howell.
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Syn. -- To doubt; hesitate; shrink; stickle; demur.
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Bog"gle, v. t. To embarrass with difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of. [Local, U. S.]
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