† ˈsnivelly, a. Obs.
Also 6 snevelly, sniuely, -elie, 6–7 sniuelly (7 -ie).
[f. snivel n.]
1. Of the nature of snivel or mucus.
| 1576 T. Newton tr. Lemnie's Complex. (1633) 175 A thicke, filthy, and snevelly Phlegme. 1608 Topsell Serpents (1658) 620 A foul, stinking, glutinous, and snivelly matter. 1658 Rowland tr. Moufet's Theat. Ins. 1109 Nothing else but snotty matter..or snivelly flegm. |
2. Foul with snivel or mucus.
| 1580 Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Morveux, snotty, sniuelly. 1598 Florio, Moccicoso, snottie, sniuelie. 1600 Surflet Countrie Farme i. xiii. 89 [The cow's] wide nostrels and sniuely. |