Category:Whiffle

Whif"fle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Whiffled; p. pr. & vb. n. Whiffling.] Etym: [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

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.

Whiffle 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.

Whiffle Whif"fle, n.

Defn: a fife or small flute. [obs.] Douce.