rare. Now dial. [Of doubtful origin: cf. Norw. dial. snar a twist or knot.]
† 1. A knot in wood. Obs. (Cf. SNARL sb.1 4.)
1611. Florio, Nocchio, any bosse,… node, snag,… snar, or ruggednesse in any tree or wood.
2. A stump or stub. (Cf. hag-snare HAG sb.3 2.)
1892. M. C. F. Morris, Yorks. Folk-talk, 154. A ploughing field with old stumps or snars.
