ENGLISH DICTIONARYMeaning
(transitive, now chiefly dialectal, Northern England) To cut; to make an incision; to cut off; to lance or amputate; to cut up; to cut so as to kill; to slay an animal; to hew; to cut stone; to cut hair; to cut corn; to reap; to mow..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive, now chiefly dialectal, Northern England) To cut; to make an incision; to cut off; to lance or amputate; to cut up; to cut so as to kill; to slay an animal; to hew; to cut stone; to cut hair; to cut corn; to reap; to mow.
- Sharp; cutting.
- (of wind or weather) Cold, piercing.
- Obsolete spelling of sny (“abound, swarm, teem, be infested”).
Example Sentences
Snithe a piece off with thy knife.
Word Forms
- snithes
- snithing
- snithed
- snothe
- snithen
- more snithe
- most snithe
Related Words
When Should You Use Snithe?
Use snithe when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does snithe mean?
Snithe means (transitive, now chiefly dialectal, Northern England) To cut; to make an incision; to cut off; to lance or amputate; to cut up; to cut so as to kill; to slay an animal; to hew; to cut stone; to cut hair; to cut corn; to reap; to mow..
What is a synonym for snithe?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of snithe?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use snithe in a sentence?
Snithe a piece off with thy knife.
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