v. Obs.1 In 6 snurre. [Imitative, or ad. MLG. snurren (hence Da. snurre, Sw. and Norw. snurra), MHG. snurren (G. schnurren).] intr. To snort.
1523. Skelton, Garl. Laurel, 1472. Apollo that whirllid vp his chare, That made sum to snurre and snuf in the wynde.