Obs.–1 [ad. F. souffleur, f. souffler to blow.] (See quot. and cf. BLOWER1 2.)
1674. Josselyn, Two Voy. New-Eng., 4. Two mighty Whales we now saw, the one … making a great noise with puffing and blowing; the Seamen called her a Soufler.
Obs.–1 [ad. F. souffleur, f. souffler to blow.] (See quot. and cf. BLOWER1 2.)
1674. Josselyn, Two Voy. New-Eng., 4. Two mighty Whales we now saw, the one … making a great noise with puffing and blowing; the Seamen called her a Soufler.
