sneap

Sneap, v. t. Etym: [Cf. Icel. sneypa to dishonor, disgrace, chide, but also E. snip, and snub.] 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, n. Defn: A reprimand; a rebuke. [Obs.] My lord, I will not undergo this sneap without reply. Shak.

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