[f. BAFFLE v. + -MENT.] The action of baffling or fact of being baffled; frustration, defeat in aim or endeavor.

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1841.  Blackw. Mag., XLIX. 462. The constant bafflement all their attempts meet with.

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1874.  Blackie, Self-Cult., 77. Associated in his mind with bafflement and defeat.

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