First Known Use: before 12th century
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1snell
adjective \ˈsnel\
Definition of SNELL
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Origin of SNELL
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German snel bold, agile
2snell
noun
Definition of SNELL
: a short line (as of gut) by which a fishhook is attached to a longer line
Origin of SNELL
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1846
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