rare. Now dial. [A frequentative of SNAP v. Cf. MLG. snapperen, G. schnappern, to chatter.]
1. intr.? To snap the beak.
1664. H. More, Myst. Iniq., 333. This Image was made to snapper and chatter something like that Bird [the Mag-Pie].
2. To snap or crackle; to give out a sharp snapping sound.
1852–88. in Berkshire glossaries.
