Obs.–1 In 5 snytte. [Related to SNITE v.] The glowing part of the wick of a candle when blown out.

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c. 1420.  Chron. Vilod., 1277. Þis mayde … blewe ouȝt þe leyȝt anone sodanly—Bot þe weke hulte stylle þe snytte.

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