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sniffing |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Sniff \Sniff\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sniffed}or {Snift}; p. pr & vb n. {Sniffing}.] [OE. sneven; akin to snivel, snuff; cf Dan. snive to sniff. See {Snuff}, v. t.] To draw air audibly up the nose; to snuff; -- sometimes done as a gesture of suspicion, offense, or contempt. So ye grow squeamish, gods, and sniff at heaven. --M. Arnold. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Sniffing \Sniff"ing\, n. (Physiol.) A rapid inspiratory act in which the mouth is kept shut and the air drawn in through the nose.
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