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Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Dutch [in turn originating as an occupation] anglicized from Dutch Snijder, German Schneider or Alemannic German Schnyder, all meaning "tailor". countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A number of places in the United States:; A census-designated place in Morgan County, Colorado. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Chariton County, Missouri. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   A number of places in the United States:; A village in Dodge County, Nebraska. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   A number of places in the United States:; A hamlet in the town of Amherst, Erie County, New York. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   A number of places in the United States:; A city in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. countable, uncountable
7. 7
   A number of places in the United States:; A township in Blair County, Pennsylvania. countable, uncountable
8. 8
   A number of places in the United States:; A township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. countable, uncountable
9. 9
   A number of places in the United States:; A town, the county seat of Scurry County, Texas. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From the Dutch surname for a tailor, from the verb snijden (“to cut”). Also Americanized from the German surname Schneider.

Related phrases

Snyder Countycounty seatscurry county

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