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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1648-1649
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Snarl'd, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. snarlyd (Prompt. Parv.), snarled (1571).] Tangled. —a1649 Drummond II 57/238.
The next with eyes sunke hollow … , Lane face, snarl'd haire