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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SNEAP

v.t. 1. To check; to reprove abruptly; to reprimand.
2. To nip.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SNEAP

Sneap, v. t. Etym: [Cf. Icel. sneypa to dishonor, disgrace, chide, but also E. snip, and snub. ]

 

1. To check; to reprimand; to rebuke; to chide. [Obs. ] Bp. Hall.

 

2. To nip; to blast; to blight. [Obs. ] Biron is like an envious, sneaping frost. Shak.

 

SNEAP

SNEAP Sneap, n.

 

Defn: A reprimand; a rebuke. [Obs. ] My lord, I will not undergo this sneap without reply. Shak.