bog.gle \'bg-l\ vb bog.gled; bog.gling \-(-)li\ (1598) [perh. fr. Brit. dial. bogle goblin, object of fear] vi 1: to start with fright or amazement: be overwhelmed 2: to hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples 3: BUNGLE boggle vt: to overwhelm with wonder or bewilderment-- boggle n