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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Snevilling,) Sniveling, vbl. n. [Late ME and e.m.E. snyflynge (c1430), sneuelling (1587), sniveling (1655), OE snyflung; Snevil(l v.] Whining, in a sycophantic or ingratiating fashion. Cf. Snevilland ppl. adj. and Sneviller n. — 1693 Apol. Clergy Scotl. 15.
They never thought sniveling necessary to make a great saint
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