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ˈsnecket
[Dim. of sneck n.1]
A sneck or sneck-band. Also transf., a noose, halter.
1611Cotgr., Loquet d'vne huis, the latch, or snecket of a doore. 1671Skinner Etymol. Ling. Angl., The Sneck or Snecket of a door, funiculus obicis [etc. Hence in Ray, Grose, etc.]. 1788New London Mag. 494 Then over his head let the snecket be got, And under one ear be well settled the knot. 1869–in Cumbld. dial. glossaries. |