Snĭv'el1, n.
(snĭv'l), n. [A-S. snyfling, snofel. Cf. SNIFF and SNUFFLE.] Mucus from the nose; snot.
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Snivel
Snĭv'el2, v. i.
v. i. [imp. & p. p. SNIVELED, or SNIVELLED; p. pr. & vb. n. SNIVELING, or SNIVELLING.] [See supra.]
- To run at the nose.
- To cry or whine as children.
A true soldier would put a stop to thy sniveling ditty. W. Scott.