snift

Snift′ing-valve, an air-valve connecting with a steam-cylinder, as in a condensing engine—also Tail-valve, Blow-valve.—adj.

I buried old man Snift of the Bronx last July.

Is I likely to make de grass fly much a-workin’? or is I de sort o’ one to work at all if dere was any oder snift of a chance o’ scoff?’ ses he.

Dat make Little Hahsie dat huffy he fair snift agen.

Then snift and blow the nose alternately.