dial. Also 9 snirl, snerl, etc. [Cf. WFlem. snorrelen to snuffle or snort.]
† 1. (See quot.) Obs.–0
1674. Ray, S. & E. C. Words, 77. A Snurle, a Pose or Cold in the head…. Suff. [Hence in Coles, Kersey, Bailey, etc.]
2. A nostril.
1691. Ray, N. C. Words, 137. Snurles, Nostrils.
1876–. in northern glossaries.
