sneap Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sneap transitive verb

Etymology

Cf. Icel. sneypa to dishonor, disgrace, chide, but also E. snip, and snub.

Definitions

1. To check; to reprimand; to rebuke; to chide. Obs. Bp. Hall.
2. To nip; to blast; to blight. Obs.

   Biron is like an envious, sneaping frost. Shak.

Sneap noun

Definitions

1. A reprimand; a rebuke. Obs.

   My lord, I will not undergo this sneap without reply. Shak.