[from the root of pose, which see.]

1. To perplex; to embarrass; to put to a stand; to gravel.

A shrewd disputant in those points, is dexterous in puzzling others.

He is perpetually puzzled and perplexed amidst his own blunders.

2. To make intricate; to entangle.

The ways of heaven are dark and intricate,

Puzzl'd in mazes and perplex'd with error.