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Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The golden-eye.

Whiz :: Whiz (v. i.) To make a humming or hissing sound, like an arrow or ball flying through the air; to fly or move swiftly with a sharp hissing or whistling sound..

Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) An instrument in which gas or steam forced into a cavity, or against a thin edge, produces a sound more or less like that made by one who whistles through the compressed lips; as, a child's whistle; a boatswain's whistle; a steam whistle (see Steam whistle, under Steam)..

Whistling :: Whistling () a. & n. from Whistle, v..

Swollen :: Swobber (n.) Four privileged cards, formerly used in betting at the game of whist..

Blow :: Blow (n.) The act of forcing air from the mouth, or through or from some instrument; as, to give a hard blow on a whistle or horn; to give the fire a blow with the bellows..

Game :: Game (v. i.) That which is gained, as the stake in a game; also, the number of points necessary to be scored in order to win a game; as, in short whist five points are game..

Law :: Law (n.) In arts, works, games, etc.: The rules of construction, or of procedure, conforming to the conditions of success; a principle, maxim; or usage; as, the laws of poetry, of architecture, of courtesy, or of whist..

Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The ring ousel.

Charm :: Charm (n.) Any small decorative object worn on the person, as a seal, a key, a silver whistle, or the like. Bunches of charms are often worn at the watch chain..

Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The hoary, or northern, marmot (Arctomys pruinosus)..

Whisk :: Whisk (n.) A game at cards; whist.

Crossruff :: Crossruff (n.) The play in whist where partners trump each a different suit, and lead to each other for that purpose; -- called also seesaw..

Whistlewing :: Whistlewing (n.) The American golden-eye.

Whistled :: Whistled (imp. & p. p.) of Whistl.

Trump :: Trump (n.) An old game with cards, nearly the same as whist; -- called also ruff..

Pipe :: Pipe (v. t.) To call or direct, as a crew, by the boatswain's whistle..

Whist :: Whist (v. t.) To hush or silence.

Whistle :: Whistle (v. t.) To send, signal, or call by a whistle..

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A game similar to whist, and the predecessor of it..

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