2. To wave or shake quickly; to cause to whiffle.

Whif"fle, n. A fife or small flute. [Obs.] Douce.

Whif"fler (?), n.

1. One who whiffles, or frequently changes his opinion or course; one

who uses shifts and evasions in argument; hence, a trifler.

Every whiffler in a laced coat who frequents the chocolate house shall

talk of the constitution.

Swift.

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