WHISPERING
Whis"per*ing,
Defn: a. & n. from Whisper. v. t. Whispering gallery, or Whispering dome, one of such a form that sounds produced in certain parts of it are concentrated by reflection from the walls to another part, so that whispers or feeble sounds are audible at a much greater distance than under ordinary circumstances.
WHISPERINGLY
Whis"per*ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In a whisper, or low voice; in a whispering manner; with whispers. Tennyson.
WHISPEROUSLY
Whis"per*ous*ly, adv.
Defn: Whisperingly. [R.]
WHIST
Whist, interj. Etym: [Cf. G. st! pst! bst! Hist.]
Defn: Be silent; be still; hush; silence.
WHIST
Whist, n. Etym: [From Whist, interj.]
Defn: A certain game at cards; — so called because it requires silence and close attention. It is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty-two cards. Each player has thirteen cards, and when these are played out, he hand is finished, and the cards are again shuffled and distributed.