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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.]
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1. To waver, or shake, as if moved by gusts of wind; to shift, turn, or veer about. D&unr_;mpier.
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2. To change from one opinion or course to another; to use evasions; to prevaricate; to be fickle.
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A person of whiffing and unsteady turn of mind can not keep close to a point of controversy. I. Watts.
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Whif"fle, v. t.
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1. To disperse with, or as with, a whiff, or puff; to scatter. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.
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2. To wave or shake quickly; to cause to whiffle.
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Whif"fle, n. A fife or small flute. [Obs.] Douce.
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