Definition of snuff

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Snuff (v. i.) To draw in, or to inhale, forcibly through the nose; to sniff..

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Snuffle :: Snuffle (n.) The act of snuffing; a sound made by the air passing through the nose when obstructed.
Snuff :: Snuff (v. i.) To inhale air through the nose with violence or with noise, as do dogs and horses..
Snast :: Snast (v. t.) The snuff, or burnt wick, of a candle..
Besnuff :: Besnuff (v. t.) To befoul with snuff.
Snuffer :: Snuffer (n.) One who snuffs.
Tonka Bean :: Tonka bean () The seed of a leguminous tree (Dipteryx odorata), native of Guiana. It has a peculiarly agreeable smell, and is employed in the scenting of snuff. Called also tonquin bean..
Snuffle :: Snuffle (n.) An affected nasal twang; hence, cant; hypocrisy..
Snuff :: Snuff (v. i.) To perceive by the nose; to scent; to smell.
Snuff :: Snuff (v. t.) The part of a candle wick charred by the flame, whether burning or not..
Jasper :: "Jasper (n.) An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking with a smooth surface. It admits of a high polish, and is used for vases, seals, snuff boxes, etc. When the colors are in stripes or bands, it is called striped / banded jasper. The Egyptian pebble is a brownish yellow jasper..
Snuff :: Snuff (n.) Pulverized tobacco, etc., prepared to be taken into the nose; also, the amount taken at once..
Mull :: Mull (n.) A snuffbox made of the small end of a horn.
Snivel :: Snivel (v. i.) To run at the nose; to make a snuffling noise.
Snuffingly :: Snuffingly (adv.) In a snuffing manner.
Snuff :: Snuff (v. i.) To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offense..
Snuffy :: Snuffy (a.) Sulky; angry; vexed.
Sniff :: Sniff (v. t.) To draw air audibly up the nose; to snuff; -- sometimes done as a gesture of suspicion, offense, or contempt..
Pinch :: Pinch (n.) As much as may be taken between the finger and thumb; any very small quantity; as, a pinch of snuff..
Dip :: Dip (v. i.) To dip snuff.
Snuffy :: Snuffy (a.) Soiled with snuff.
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