snuffer

¹

[ snuhf-er ]

noun

1. a person who snuffs snuff or sniffs.
2. a person who takes snuff.

snuffer

²

[ snuhf-er ]

noun

1. candlesnuffer.
2. extinguisher ( def 3 ).
3. a person who snuffs snuff candles.

snuffer

/ ˈsnʌfə /

noun

1. a cone-shaped implement for extinguishing candles
2. plural an instrument resembling a pair of scissors for trimming the wick or extinguishing the flame of a candle
3. rare.
   a person who takes snuff

Word History and Origins

Origin of snuffer¹

First recorded in 1600–10; snuff ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of snuffer²

1425–75; late Middle English. See snuff ², -er ¹

Example Sentences

He could not put his head in it like a candle in a snuffer, for then he would not be able to see his way down.

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It was obvious that the drum snuffer, having made a recent haul, would be amenable to persuasion.

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A cigar and a silver snuffer had fallen from his pocket to the floor.

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They were at Snuffer's house, and saw the detectives pass, and started out with the avowed purpose of capturing them.

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The chewer and the snuffer get the effect through the tissue with which the tobacco comes in contact.

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