01 n. One who whiffles, or frequently changes his opinion or course; one who uses shifts and evasions in argument; hence, a trifler.
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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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One who plays on a whiffle; a fifer or piper.[Obs.]
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An officer who went before procession to clear the way by blowing a horn, or otherwise; hence, any person who marched at the head of a procession; a harbinger.“Which like a mighty whiffler 'fore the king, Seems to prepare his way.” — Shak.
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The golden-eye.(Zool.) [Local, U. S.]