Obs. rare. [? f. SNICK v.1] A hangman’s rope; a halter.
1623. J. Taylor (Water P.), Praise of Hempseed, 15. A Tiburne Hempen caudell well will cure you;… in Sparta it ycleped was Snickvp, which is in English Gallow grasse.
Obs. rare. [? f. SNICK v.1] A hangman’s rope; a halter.
1623. J. Taylor (Water P.), Praise of Hempseed, 15. A Tiburne Hempen caudell well will cure you;… in Sparta it ycleped was Snickvp, which is in English Gallow grasse.
