Definition of snuff

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Snuff (v. i.) To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offense..

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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..
Snuff :: Snuff (n.) Resentment, displeasure, or contempt, expressed by a snuffing of the nose..
Pinch :: Pinch (n.) As much as may be taken between the finger and thumb; any very small quantity; as, a pinch of snuff..
Snuff :: Snuff (v. i.) To draw in, or to inhale, forcibly through the nose; to sniff..
Snuffer :: Snuffer (n.) The common porpoise.
Snuffled :: Snuffled (imp. & p. p.) of Snuffl.
Snite :: Snite (v. t.) To blow, as the nose; to snuff, as a candle..
Dipping :: Dipping (n.) The practice of taking snuff by rubbing the teeth or gums with a stick or brush dipped in snuff.
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..
Snuffle :: Snuffle (v. i.) To speak through the nose; to breathe through the nose when it is obstructed, so as to make a broken sound..
Rappee :: Rappee (v.) A pungent kind of snuff made from the darker and ranker kinds of tobacco leaves.
Snuffle :: Snuffle (n.) Obstruction of the nose by mucus; nasal catarrh of infants or children.
Asarabacca :: Asarabacca (n.) An acrid herbaceous plant (Asarum Europaeum), the leaves and roots of which are emetic and cathartic. It is principally used in cephalic snuffs..
Vent :: Vent (v. i.) To snuff; to breathe or puff out; to snort.
Snuffingly :: Snuffingly (adv.) In a snuffing manner.
Snuffed :: Snuffed (imp. & p. p.) of Snuf.
Snuffbox :: Snuffbox (n.) A small box for carrying snuff about the person.
Snuff :: Snuff (v. t.) The part of a candle wick charred by the flame, whether burning or not..
Besnuff :: Besnuff (v. t.) To befoul with snuff.
Bergamot :: Bergamot (n.) A variety of snuff perfumed with bergamot.
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