Sneb
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /snɛb/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Sneb is a verb meaning (obsolete or dialect) To check; to reprimand.
Meaning
(obsolete or dialect) To check; to reprimand.
More Meanings
- (obsolete or dialect) A snub or reprimand.
Example Sentences
16th c, Philip Sidney, The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, Book II, 1725, The Works of the Honourable Sir Philip Sidney, Kt., in Prose and Verse, Volume 1, 14th Edition, page 410, Thou heard'ſt even now a young man ſneb me ſore, / Because I read him, as I would my ſon.
Word Forms
- snebs
- snebbing
- snebbed
Synonyms for sneb
Depending on context, synonyms include sneap, snib, snub.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snape, neigh, snig, sneer, re-sniff, neeze.
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