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† ˈsnivelly, a. Obs.
Also 6 snevelly, sniuely, -elie, 6–7 sniuelly (7 -ie).
[f. snivel n.]
1. Of the nature of snivel or mucus.
1576T. Newton tr. Lemnie's Complex. (1633) 175 A thicke, filthy, and snevelly Phlegme. 1608Topsell Serpents (1658) 620 A foul, stinking, glutinous, and snivelly matter. 1658Rowland tr. Moufet's Theat. Ins. 1109 Nothing else but snotty matter..or snivelly flegm.
2. Foul with snivel or mucus.
1580Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Morveux, snotty, sniuelly. 1598Florio, Moccicoso, snottie, sniuelie. 1600Surflet Countrie Farme i. xiii. 89 [The cow's] wide nostrels and sniuely. |