sniggle

[ snig-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

, snig·gled, snig·gling.

1. to fish for eels by thrusting a baited hook into their lurking places.

verb (used with object)

, snig·gled, snig·gling.

1. to catch by sniggling.

sniggle

/ ˈsnɪɡəl /

verb

1. intr to fish for eels by dangling or thrusting a baited hook into cavities
2. tr to catch (eels) by sniggling

noun

1. the baited hook used for sniggling eels

Derived Forms

• ˈsniggler, noun

Other Words From

• snig·gler [snig, -ler], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sniggle¹

1645–55; snig eel ( late Middle English snigge ) + -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of sniggle¹

C17: from C15 snig young eel

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