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  1. 1. n. The European widgeon. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A sudden turn or start of the mind; a temporary eccentricity; a freak; a fancy; a capricious notion; a humor; a caprice. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes; -- called also whim gin, and whimsey. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. i. To be subject to, or indulge in, whims; to be whimsical, giddy, or freakish. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. a sudden desire Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. an odd or fanciful or capricious idea Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n:100 n a sudden desire n an odd or fanciful or capricious idea Source: ecdict

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