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.]
1.
To waver, or shake, as if moved by gusts of wind; to shift, turn, or veer about.
Dmpier.
2.
To change from one opinion or course to another; to use evasions; to prevaricate; to be fickle.
<-- to waffle; vacillate, equivocate, flip-flop. -->
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.
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.
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Whif"fle, n.
A fife or small flute.
[Obs.]
Douce.
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