Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UNSNIB, v. Of windows, doors, etc.: to unbolt, unfasten, undo (Sc. 1905 E.D.D.). Gen.Sc. Ppl.adj. unsnibbed. Also fig. See Snib, v., 3. (2).Ags. 1891 Barrie Little Minister ix.:
Unsnibbing the shutters.e.Lth. 1908 J. Lumsden Th' Loudons 172:
She'll sune the “truth” unsnib.Sc. 1924 Edb. Ev. News (11 Nov.) 5:
The schools in question had been entered during the night, the intruder unsnibbing windows to gain access.Fif. 1940 St Andrews Cit. (2 March) 7:
Accused had broken into the house by opening an unsnibbed window.
