Smoor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /smʊə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Smoor is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete, Scotland) To suffocate, smother, or extinguish.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete, Scotland) To suffocate, smother, or extinguish.
Example Sentences
smoor the fire
The death o' devils smoor'd wi' brimstone reek
Word Forms
- smoors
- smooring
- smoored
- smore
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include smoulder, smother, asphyxiate, smudge, stifle, stiffle.
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