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A game at cards; whist. |
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The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of
something light; a sudden motion or quick puff. |
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A small bunch of grass, straw, twigs, hair, or the like,
used for a brush; hence, a brush or small besom, as of broom corn. |
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A small culinary instrument made of wire, or the like, for
whisking or beating eggs, cream, etc. |
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A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress. |
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An impertinent fellow. |
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A plane used by coopers for evening chines. |
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To sweep, brush, or agitate, with a light, rapid motion; as,
to whisk dust from a table; to whisk the white of eggs into a froth. |
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To move with a quick, sweeping motion. |
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To move nimbly at with velocity; to make a sudden agile
movement. |