2 entries under this word

Snell

Snĕll, a.

adjective

a. [A-S., O. H. Ger., & L. Ger. snell, D. snel, Sw. snäll, Icel. sniallr, N. H. Ger. schnell.] Active; brisk; nimble. [Rare.]

Snĕll, n.

noun

n. A short line of horse-hair, gut, &c., by which a fish-hook is attached to a longer line.