snift

Snift, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Snifted; p. pr. & vb. n. Snifting.] Etym: [From Sniff.] 1. To snort. [Obs.] "Resentment expressed by snifting." Johnson. 2. To sniff; to snuff; to smell. It now appears that they were still snifing and hankering after their old quarters. Landor. Snift, n. 1. A moment. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. 2. Slight snow; sleet. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.

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