whiffler
1a person who frequently shifts opinions, attitudes, interests, etc.
a person who is vacillating or evasive in an argument.
Origin of whiffler
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Other definitions for whiffler (2 of 2)
an attendant who clears the way for a procession.
Origin of whiffler
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How to use whiffler in a sentence
The ‘whiffler’ was the official sword-flourisher of the Corporation.
The Romany Rye | George BorrowIn any show he will be one, though he be but a whiffler or a torch-bearer, and bears down strangers with the story of his actions.
Character Writings of the 17th Century | VariousSuperintendent whiffler came over, by-and-by, to see his successor.
Mr. whiffler sighs, ‘these children, Saunders, make one quite an old man.’
Sketches by Boz | Charles DickensAt length Mrs. whiffler is heard to say, ‘Mr. Saunders, shall I give you some pudding?’
Sketches by Boz | Charles Dickens
British Dictionary definitions for whiffler (1 of 2)
/ (ˈwɪflə) /
a person who whiffles
British Dictionary definitions for whiffler (2 of 2)
/ (ˈwɪflə) /
archaic an attendant who cleared the way for a procession
Origin of whiffler
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