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 (v. i.) To inhale air through the nose with violence or with noise, as do dogs and horses..
Snuffingly :: Snuffingly (adv.) In a snuffing manner.
Snuffers :: Snuffers (n. pl.) An instrument for cropping and holding the snuff of a candle.
Snivel :: Snivel (v. i.) To run at the nose; to make a snuffling noise.
Snuffbox :: Snuffbox (n.) A small box for carrying snuff about the person.
Snuff :: Snuff (v. i.) To perceive by the nose; to scent; to smell.
Snuff :: Snuff (v. i.) To draw in, or to inhale, forcibly through the nose; to sniff..
Snivel :: Snivel (v. i.) To cry or whine with snuffling, as children; to cry weakly or whiningly..
Erthine :: Erthine (n.) A medicine designed to be snuffed up the nose, to promote discharges of mucus; a sternutatory..
Snuffle :: Snuffle (n.) The act of snuffing; a sound made by the air passing through the nose when obstructed.
Mull :: Mull (n.) A snuffbox made of the small end of a horn.
Maccoboy :: Maccoboy (n.) A kind of snuff.
Snuff :: Snuff (v. t.) To crop the snuff of, as a candle; to take off the end of the snuff of..
Rappee :: Rappee (v.) A pungent kind of snuff made from the darker and ranker kinds of tobacco leaves.
Bergamot :: Bergamot (n.) A variety of snuff perfumed with bergamot.
Niopo :: Niopo (n.) A kind of snuff prepared by the natives of Venezuela from the roasted seeds of a leguminous tree (Piptadenia peregrina), thence called niopo tree..
Pinch :: Pinch (n.) As much as may be taken between the finger and thumb; any very small quantity; as, a pinch of snuff..
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..
Smutchin :: Smutchin (n.) Snuff.
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