Whirligig, n.
An instrument for punishing petty offenders, as sutlers, brawling women, &c; a kind of wooden cage turning on a pivot, in which the offender was whirled round with great velocity.
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An American Dictionary of the English Language: Intended to Exhibit, I. The origin, affinities and primary signification of English words, as far as they have been ascertained. II. The genuine orthography and pronunciation of words, according to general usage, or to just principles of analogy. III. Accurate and discriminating definitions, with numerous authorities and illustrations. By Noah Webster, LL.D. In Two Volumes. 1828. Abridged and edited by Josh Wallaert, 2006-08.
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