It's been a long time since I did one of these, but it took some time to find more forgotten and archaic words to post. Today we have a word, while not so much forgotten, has definitely lost an original meaning as modern society slouches towards a smoke-free world.
--Today's Word--
Whiffler
whif·fler - ˈhwi-flər, ˈwi-
n.
1. A puffer of tobacco. Hence, metaphorically, a trifling fellow. (pg. 927. A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Word, Volume 2)
modern usage
1. a person who frequently changes opinions or course
2. a person who uses shifts and evasions in argument
[The Smoker, Adriaen Brouwer, 1630 - 1638]
Check out Past Editions of "Ye Olde Forgotten Pipe Term"
#1 - Lunt
#2 - Kinnikinnick
#3 - Estaminet & Chasse
#4 - Tobacco Edition
#5 - Tabagie
--Today's Word--
Whiffler
whif·fler - ˈhwi-flər, ˈwi-
n.
1. A puffer of tobacco. Hence, metaphorically, a trifling fellow. (pg. 927. A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Word, Volume 2)
modern usage
1. a person who frequently changes opinions or course
2. a person who uses shifts and evasions in argument
[The Smoker, Adriaen Brouwer, 1630 - 1638]
Check out Past Editions of "Ye Olde Forgotten Pipe Term"
#1 - Lunt
#2 - Kinnikinnick
#3 - Estaminet & Chasse
#4 - Tobacco Edition
#5 - Tabagie