v. Sc. and north. dial. [f. prec. + -LE 3.] intr. To laugh in a quiet, suppressed or restrained manner; to snigger.
1785. Burns, Jolly Beggars, xlii. But though his little heart did grieve…, He feigned to snirtle in his sleeve.
1824. Mactaggart, Gallovid. Encycl., 112. The Dominie … fain wad fa’ a laughing; He snirtles wi’ his neb and snirks.
1887. J. Service, Life Dr. Duguid, iv. 26. Her aul’ worl’ cracks and stories often mak me snirtle and laugh to mysel’.
