1. To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only
by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to
talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous,
or vocal, sound. See Whisper.  2. To make a low, sibilant sound
or noise. The hollow, whispering breeze. (Thomson)  3. To speak
with suspicion, or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as
in secret plotting. All that hate me whisper together against
me. (Ps. Xli. 7)  Origin: AS. Hwisprian; akin to G. Wispern,
wispeln, OHG. Hwispaln, Icel. Hviskra, Sw. Hviska, Dan. Hviske;
of imitative origin. Cf. Whistle.  1. To utter in a low and
nonvocal tone; to say under the breath; hence, to mention
privately and confidentially, or in a whisper. They might buzz
and whisper it one to another. (Bentley)  2. To address in a
whisper, or low voice. And whisper one another in the ear.
(Shak) Where gentlest breezes whisper souls distressed. (Keble)
3. To prompt secretly or cautiously; to inform privately. He
came to whisper Wolsey.  1.