snoose

noun

ˈsnüs,

ˈsnüz

plural -s

dialectal

: snuff

Word History

Etymology

Swedish, Danish, & Norwegian snus, short for Swedish & Danish snustobak & Norwegian snustobakk respectively, from Swedish snusa to sniff, snuff & Danish & Norwegian snuse + Swedish & Danish tobak tobacco & Norwegian tobakk

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