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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Whisting, vbl. n. [? f. Wisht exclam. Cf. e.m.E. whist to put to silence or ? var. of Quis v.] The uttering of some noise, whistling, or Wisht exclam. —1695 Sharpe Witchcraft 247 (see Whisling vbl. n.).
