(1):

(v. t.) To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk.

(2):

(n.) Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.

(3):

(n.) A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.

(4):

(n.) In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus.