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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHUSHER, v., n. [′ʍʌʃər]

I. v. To whisper.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 40:
[He wad] saftly whusher in her lug That he wad never waver.Wgt. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables 31:
He gaspt, an' whushert: “Noo, I'm gaun to dee.”

II. n. A whisper.Ib. 70:
His whushers fu straught to her heart gaed ben.