Whisper

hwis′pėr, v.i. to speak with a low sound: to speak very softly: to plot secretly.— v.t. to utter in a low voice or under the breath.— n. a low, hi ing voice or sound: cautious or timorous speaking: a secret hint: a low rustling sound.— ns. Whis′perer , one who whispers: ( B. ) a secret informer; Whis′pering , whispered talk: insinuation.— adj. like a whisper.— n. Whis′pering-gall′ery , a gallery or dome so constructed that a whisper or slight sound is carried to an unusual distance.— advs. Whis′peringly , in a whisper or low voice; Whis′perously , in a whisper. [A.S. hwisprian ; Ger. wispern , Ice. hvískra ; allied to whistle .]