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snivel

[sniv-uhl] / ˈsnɪv əl /
VERB
complain
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Mr. Snivel enters, to the great delight of the old hostess and various friends of the house.

From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

Mr. Snivel is what may be called a light comedy lawyer; ready to enter the service of any friend in need.

From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

Snivel, sniv′l, v.i. to run at the nose: to cry, as a child:—pr.p. sniv′elling; pa.t. and pa.p. sniv′elled.—n. snot: cant, an affected tearful state.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

The door-bell rings just then, his countenance brightens, and a servant ushers Mr. Snivel in.

From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

"We all need friends——" "True friends, you mean, Mr. Snivel."

From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)




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