\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. --D?mpier.
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.

\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.

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