Bog"gle (?), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Boggled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Boggling (?).] [ See Bogle, n.]
1. To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or
in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit
hesitancy and indecision.
We start and boggle at every unusual appearance.
Glanvill.
Boggling at nothing which serveth their purpose.
Barrow.
2. To do anything awkwardly or
unskillfully.
3. To play fast and loose; to dissemble.
Howell.
Syn. -- To doubt; hesitate; shrink; stickle; demur.
Bog"gle, v. t. To embarrass with
difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of. [Local, U. S.]