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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sneel powder. [? Cf. Jam. ‘to snivel, to speak through the nose’ (Snevil(l v. and Pouder n.] ? Powder taken through the nose, snuff. — 1652 Montgomery Mem. 317.
In a litle small fire box … sume sneel powder and perfumed jacolate
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