1. (n.) A labyrinth; a puzzling network of passages; a state of confusion\.

2. (n.) Confusion of thought; perplexity; uncertainty; state of bewilderment.

3. (n.) A confusing and baffling network, as of paths or passages; an intricacy; a labyrinth.

4. (v. t.) To perplex greatly; to bewilder; to astonish and confuse; to amaze.

5. (v. i.) To be bewildered.

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