[ˈsnafl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (on a bridle) a simple bit, typically a jointed one, used with a single set of reins


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Origin:
mid 16th century (denoting a bridle bit): probably from Low German or Dutch; compare with Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snavel ‘beak, mouth’. The verb (mid 19th century) is perhaps a different word

[ˈsnafl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- take (something) for oneself, typically quickly or without permission
(e.g: shall we snaffle some of Bernard's sherry?)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (denoting a bridle bit): probably from Low German or Dutch; compare with Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snavel ‘beak, mouth’. The verb (mid 19th century) is perhaps a different word