Whiffler

Whif´fler

n.	1.	One who whiffles, or frequently changes his opinion or course; one who uses shifts and evasions in argument; hence, a trifler. Every whiffler in a laced coat who frequents the chocolate house shall talk of the constitution. - Swift.
	2.	One who plays on a whiffle; a fifer or piper.
	3.	An officer who went before procession to clear the way by blowing a horn, or otherwise; hence, any person who marched at the head of a procession; a harbinger. Which like a mighty whiffler 'fore the king, Seems to prepare his way. - Shak.
	4.	(Zool) The golden-eye.