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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Snite, n. [ME and e.m.E. snyte (c1325) snipe. Cf. e.m.E. snipe (Shakespeare) an abusive term.] As a term of abuse. —Urquhart Rabelais i liv.
Vile bigots, hypocrites, Externally devoted apes, base snites
