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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1650
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Snort, v. [ME and e.m.E. snort(en (Chaucer).] intr. To snort. —c1650 Spalding I 63.
Thair wes sein in the river of Done ane monster like beist … it wold dovk wnder the water snorting and bullering, teribill to the heiraris and beholderis