boggle 1
— bogglingly , adv.
/bog"euhl/ , v. , boggled, boggling , n.
v.t.
1. to overwhelm or bewilder, as with the magnitude, complexity, or abnormality of: The speed of light boggles the mind.
2. to bungle; botch.
v.i.
3. to hesitate or waver because of scruples, fear, etc.
4. to start or jump with fear, alarm, or surprise; shrink; shy.
5. to bungle awkwardly.
6. to be overwhelmed or bewildered.
n.
7. an act of shying or taking alarm.
8. a scruple; demur; hesitation.
9. bungle; botch.
[ 1590-1600; perh. from BOGGLE 2 ]
boggle 2
/bog"euhl/ , n.
bogle.