Middle English Dictionary Entry

snǒuen v.(2)
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Forms snǒuen v.(2)
Etymology Perh. ON: cp. Dan. snue to snore, snort & Norw. dial. snoa to sniff after; cp. older Dan. snuve, MDu. snu(y)ven, MLG snūven, & ME snūven v.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. sniten v., snouten v.
1.
Of a hawk: to wipe (the beak) clean of food, etc.
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