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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Snip, Snyp, v.1 [e.m.E. snip (1586), snyppe (1593), Du., LG snippen.] tr. a. To cut or snap aff. b. To put or beat doune ? by sharp, quick movements. —a. 1540 Lynd. Sat. 1298.
The Deuill snyp aff thair snout That haits this company —b. c1590 J. Stewart 155/7.
To cleinge it [sc. dust] thence … Quhill to the erth it be againe snipt doune
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