Pronunciations (2)
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/sniːpɪŋ/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/snipɪŋ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Adjective
Of the wind, etc.: very cold; biting, nipping.
Usage- also
- Figurative
- Examples
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Berovvne is like an envious ſneaping Froſt, / That bites the firſt borne infants of the Spring.
More examples (1)
I am queſtion'd by my feares, of vvhat may chance, / Or breed vpon our abſence, that may blovv / No ſneaping VVinds at home, to make vs ſay, / This is put forth too truly: […]