PUZZLE
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puz"zle (pŭz"z'l), n. [For opposal, in the sense of problem. See Oppose, Pose, v.] 1. Something which perplexes or embarrasses; especially, a toy or a problem contrived for testing ingenuity; also, something exhibiting marvelous skill in making.
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2. The state of being puzzled; perplexity; as, to be in a puzzle.
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puz"zle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. puzzled (pŭz"z'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. puzzling (pŭz"zlĭng).] 1. To perplex; to confuse; to embarrass; to put to a stand; to nonplus.
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A very shrewd disputant in those points is dexterous in puzzling others.
Dr. H. More.
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He is perpetually puzzled and perplexed amidst his own blunders.
Addison.
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2. To make intricate; to entangle.
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They disentangle from the puzzled skein.
Cowper.
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The ways of Heaven are dark and intricate,
Puzzled in mazes, and perplexed with error.
Addison.
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3. To solve by ingenuity, as a puzzle; -- followed by out; as, to puzzle out a mystery.
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Syn. -- To embarrass; perplex; confuse; bewilder; confound. See Embarrass.
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Puz"zle, v. i. 1. To be bewildered, or perplexed.
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A puzzling fool, that heeds nothing.
L'Estrange.
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2. To work, as at a puzzle; as, to puzzle over a problem.
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