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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1695
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Whisling, vbl. n. (Var. of Quhissilling vbl. n.) —1695 Sharpe Witchcraft 247.
It [sc. the poltergeist] continued whisting, groaning, whisling, and throwing stones