v. Obs. In 3 pa. t. snarchte, snercte. [app. related to Du. snerken to crackle, fry, LG. snerken to fry, singe, ON. snerkja to sputter, wrinkle, MSw. snärkia to wrinkle.] intr. To become scorched; to frizzle.
a. 1200. St. Marher., 18. Þet te hude snaw hwit swartete as hit snarchte [v.r. snercte] ant barst on to bleinen.
