Whisper

hwis'per, v. [-pered (-pSrd), -pering.] To speak softly, or under the breath; to utter words without sonant breath; to make a low, sibilant sound or noise; to speak with suspicion, or timorous caution to plot secretly, devise mischief. — v. To utter in a low, and not vocal, tone to addre in a whisper, or low voice. — n. A low, soft, sibilant voice words uttered with such a voice; a cautious or timorous speech; something communicated in secret. [Onomat.; O Northumbrian hwisprian, OD. — wisperen, G. wispeln, Ic. hviskra, to whisper.] Whis'perer, n. One who whispers: one who tells secrets; one who slanders secretly; a tattler; backbiter; slanderer.