v. i.
A puzzling fool, that heeds nothing. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ For opposal, in the sense of problem. See Oppose, Pose, v. ]
v. t.
A very shrewd disputant in those points is dexterous in puzzling others. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
He is perpetually puzzled and perplexed amidst his own blunders. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
They disentangle from the puzzled skein. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
The ways of Heaven are dark and intricate,
Puzzled in mazes, and perplexed with error. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The domain of puzzles; puzzles, collectively. C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having the head full of confused notions; given to getting perplexed over simple matters; also, characteristic of persons that are so. Johnson. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. The state of being puzzled; perplexity. Miss Mitford. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, puzzles or perplexes. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hebrew, the general puzzler of old heads. Brome. [ 1913 Webster ]