Snib

//snɪb// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
A latch or fastening for a door, window etc. Australia, Scotland
"He did not like me coming in except if I was going to bed. I heard him saying to my maw about a snib for the door."
2
A reprimand; a snub. obsolete
"ill - strain'd snibs"

Verb

1
To latch (a door, window, etc.). Australia, Scotland, transitive
"Window is snibbed on the inner side. Framework is solid. No hinges at the side. Let us open it."

Synonyms

Example

"He did not like me coming in except if I was going to bed. I heard him saying to my maw about a snib for the door."

Etymology

Uncertain.

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