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Definition for WHISK
WHIR'RING
WHISK
WHISK
, n. [G. and D.
wisch
. a wisp.]
A small bunch of grass, straw, hair or the like, used for a brush; hence, a brush or small besom.
Part of a woman's dress; a kind of tippet. – Child.
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