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(1):

(n.) That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, or upon the chin, or upon both; as, side whiskers; chin whiskers.

(2):

(n.) Formerly, the hair of the upper lip; a mustache; - usually in the plural.

(3):

(n.) One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.

(4):

(n.) Iron rods extending on either side of the bowsprit, to spread, or guy out, the stays, etc.

(5):

(n.) One who, or that which, whisks, or moves with a quick, sweeping motion.

(6):

(n.) A hair of the beard.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Whisker'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​w/whisker.html. 1828.
 
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