Snake-fern. Pteris aquilina, L., Bracken.—S.W. (Deverill.)
Snake-flower. (1) Verbascum nigrum, L., Black Mullein. Children are cautioned not to gather it, because a snake may be hiding under the leaves.—S.W. (Salisbury.) (2) Stellaria Holostea, L., Greater Stitchwort.—S.W. (Barford.)
*Snake's-head. Potentilla Tormentilla, Sibth., Tormentil.—S.W. (Zeals, Hill Deverill, &c.)
*Snake-skin Willow. Salix triandra, L., so called because it sheds its bark (Great Estate, ch. v).
*Snake's-victuals. Arum maculatum, L. Cuckoo-pint.—N.W.
'In August ... she found the arum stalks, left alone without leaves, surrounded with berries.... This noisome fruit ... was "snake's victuals," and ... only fit for reptile's food.'—Great Estate, ch. ii.
Snap. A trap, as Mouse-snap, Wont-snap.—N. & S.W., occasionally.
Snaps, Snap-jacks. Stellaria Holostea, L., Greater Stitchwort.—S.W.
*Snap-willow. Salix fragilis, L., from its brittleness (Great Estate, ch. v).
Snead, Snaith. The pole of a scythe (A.). A.S. snǽd.—N.W.