Snecket

[Dim. of SNECK sb.¹] A sneck or sneck-band. Also transf., a noose, halter.

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1611. Cotgr., Loquet d’vne huis, the latch, or snecket of a doore.

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1671. Skinner, Etymol. Ling. Angl., The Sneck or Snecket of a door, funiculus obicis [etc. Hence in Ray, Grose, etc.].

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1788. New London Mag., 494/2.

	Then over his head let the snecket be got,
	And under one ear be well settled the knot.

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1869–. in Cumbld. dial. glossaries.

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