Lexicographical Neighbors of Snirtle
Literary usage of Snirtle
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Lowland Scotch: With an Introductory Chapter Onthe Poetry by Charles Mackay (1888)
"snirtle, to laugh slily, or in a half suppressed manner. He feigned to snirtle
in his sleeve, When thus the laird addressed her. —BURNS: The Jolly Beggars. ..."
2. A Dictionary of Lowland Scotch: With an Introductory Chapter Onthe Poetry by Charles Mackay (1888)
"snirtle, to laugh slily, or in a half suppressed manner. He feigned to snirtle
in his sleeve, When thus the laird addressed her. —BURNS: The Jolly Beggars. ..."
3. The Complete Works of Robert Burns (self-interpreting) by Robert Burns (1886)
"He feigned to snirtle in his sleeve. Snod, neat. Snood, a fillet or ribbon for
the hair. See Silken snood. ..."
4. The Works of Robert Burns: With an Account of His Life, and a Criticism on by Robert Burns, James Currie (1835)
"But though his little heart did grieve, When round the tinkler prest her, He
feign'd to snirtle in his sleeve, When thus the caird address'd her. AIR. ..."
Other Resources:
Tagalog