Definition of snuff

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Snuff (n.) The act of snuffing; perception by snuffing; a sniff.

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Mull :: Mull (n.) A snuffbox made of the small end of a horn.
Sniff :: Sniff (v. t.) To draw air audibly up the nose; to snuff; -- sometimes done as a gesture of suspicion, offense, or contempt..
Snivel :: Snivel (v. i.) To run at the nose; to make a snuffling noise.
Snuffle :: Snuffle (n.) The act of snuffing; a sound made by the air passing through the nose when obstructed.
Vent :: Vent (v. i.) To snuff; to breathe or puff out; to snort.
Snuffled :: Snuffled (imp. & p. p.) of Snuffl.
Besnuff :: Besnuff (v. t.) To befoul with snuff.
Sniff :: Sniff (v. t.) To perceive as by sniffing; to snuff, to scent; to smell; as, to sniff danger..
Erthine :: Erthine (n.) A medicine designed to be snuffed up the nose, to promote discharges of mucus; a sternutatory..
Snuffler :: Snuffler (n.) One who snuffles; one who uses cant.
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..
Pinch :: Pinch (n.) As much as may be taken between the finger and thumb; any very small quantity; as, a pinch of snuff..
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..
Rappee :: Rappee (v.) A pungent kind of snuff made from the darker and ranker kinds of tobacco leaves.
Snuffers :: Snuffers (n. pl.) An instrument for cropping and holding the snuff of a candle.
Snuff :: Snuff (n.) The act of snuffing; perception by snuffing; a sniff.
Snuffling :: Snuffling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Snuffl.
Snuff :: Snuff (v. i.) To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offense..
Snuff :: Snuff (n.) Pulverized tobacco, etc., prepared to be taken into the nose; also, the amount taken at once..
Tobacco :: Tobacco (n.) An American plant (Nicotiana Tabacum) of the Nightshade family, much used for smoking and chewing, and as snuff. As a medicine, it is narcotic, emetic, and cathartic. Tobacco has a strong, peculiar smell, and an acrid taste..
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