1. A moment. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
2. Slight snow; sleet. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
SNIFTING
Snift"ing, a. & n.
Defn: from Snift. Snifting valve, a small valve opening into the atmosphere from the cylinder or condenser of a steam engine, to allow the escape of air when the piston makes a stroke; — so called from the noise made by its action.
SNIG
Snig, v. t. Etym: [See Snick a small cut.]
Defn: To chop off; to cut. [Prov. Eng.]
SNIG
Snig, v. i. Etym: [See Sneak.]
Defn: To sneak. [Prov. Eng.]
SNIG; SNIGG
Snig, Snigg, n. Etym: [Cf. Sneak.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small eel. [Prov. Eng.]