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snaffle

Pronunciation: /ˈsnaf(ə)l/

Definition of snaffle

noun

(also snaffle bit) (on a bridle) a simple bit, typically a jointed one, used with a single set of reins.
(also snaffle bridle) a bridle with a snaffle bit.

verb

[with object] British informal

take (something) for oneself, typically quickly or without permission:shall we snaffle some of Bernard’s sherry?

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a bridle bit): probably from Low German or Dutch; compare with Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snavel 'beak, mouth'. The verb (mid 19th century) is perhaps a different word