† sneaks, n. Obs. rare.
= sneak n. 1.
| 1653 W. Ramesey Astrol. Restored To Rdr. 17 Domineer abroad, be a sneaks at home? 1687 Miége Gt. Fr. Dict. ii. s.v., A poor Sneaks, or a poor Sneaksby (that is a pitifull Fellow, that scarce dares shew his Head). a 1700 B. E. Dict. Cant. Crew, Peeking Fellow, a meer Sneaks. |