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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Boggle \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. [1913 Webster] We start and boggle at every unusual appearance. --Glanvill. [1913 Webster] Boggling at nothing which serveth their purpose. --Barrow. [1913 Webster] 2. To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully. [1913 Webster] 3. To play fast and loose; to dissemble. --Howell. [1913 Webster] Syn: To doubt; hesitate; shrink; stickle; demur. [1913 Webster]