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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Boggle \Bog"gle\, verb (used without an object) [imp. & p. p. {Boggled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Boggling}.] [ See {Bogle}, noun]
1. To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.
We start and boggle at every unusual appearance. --Glanvill.
Boggling at nothing which serveth their purpose. --Barrow.
2. To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully.
3. To play fast and loose; to dissemble. --Howell.
Syn: To doubt; hesitate; shrink; stickle; demur.
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