Snickersnee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsnɪk.əˈsniː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Snickersnee is a noun meaning (dated) A large, sword-like knife, especially one used as a weapon.
Meaning
(dated) A large, sword-like knife, especially one used as a weapon.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A knife fight.
Example Sentences
As he squirmed and struggled, And gurgled and guggled, I drew my snickersnee, My snickersnee!
"First let me say my catechism, / Which my poor mamy taught to me." / "Make haste, make haste," says guzzling Jimmy, / While Jack pulled out his snickersnee.
Word Forms
- snickersnees
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nodachi, messer, byknife, switchknife, smatchet, tanto.
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