Meanings of came wafts in English

It had a flat head, with bulging eyes and a wide frog mouth, and from it came wafts of abominable stink.

From the end of the table came wafts of Mrs. Amberley's conversation with Anthony and Beppo: they were discussing the habits of their friends.

Then came wafts of rumor to the effect that the prospectors had "struck it rich," but were determined to keep the strike to themselves.

"Come over here and face the breeze," said the first; and there, sure enough, came wafts of air sweet and savory.