sniggle Meaning, Definition & Usage

Snig"gle intransitive verb

Etymology

See Snig a kind of eel.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Sniggled ; present participle & verbal noun Sniggling

Definitions

1. To fish for eels by thrusting the baited hook into their holes or hiding places. Walton.

Snig"gle transitive verb

Definitions

1. To catch, as an eel, by sniggling; hence, to hook; to insnare. Beau & Fl.