Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1892-1899
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SNUKER, n. Also sneuker, snjuker, snjuger. A disagreeable odour, an ill-smelling vapour, a 'fug' (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1971). [′snjukər]Sh. 1892 Manson's Sh. Almanac:
I canna lift an ee i dis snuker o reek.Sh. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 145:
The fire-brand is placed in the tar pot and set at the cow's head, the smoke or sneuker of which excites a fit of coughing on the trembling animal.
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