sneap

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sneap, v. t. [Cf. Icel. sneypa to dishonor, disgrace, chide, but also E. snip, and snub.].

To check; to reprimand; to rebuke; to chide. Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
To nip; to blast; to blight. [1913 Webster]
"Biron is like an envious, sneaping frost." [1913 Webster]

sneap, n.

A reprimand; a rebuke. [1913 Webster]

"My lord, I will not undergo this sneap without reply." [1913 Webster]

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