DEFINITIONS
1. something that whizzes; an instrument or toy that makes a whizzing noise when whirled round ...1881 2. a machine which rotates rapidly and drives out most of the moisture from wet cloth, etc.; a 'hydro-extractor' ...1882 3. an excellent person or thing ...1888 sl. 4. anything large of its kind ...1892 Eng. dial. 5. a falsehood; a glaring untruth ...1892 Eng. dial. 6. a stinging blow ...1890 Eng. dial. 7. a pickpocket ...1925 sl., orig. US CLICK HERE FOR KEY TO SOURCES ETYMOLOGY from whizz (vb.) + -er EXAMPLE From: The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries By Charles William Heckethorn, Vol. II, 1897 Book XIV. Miscellaneous Societies. P. 305
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