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† 'Snails, int. Obs.
Also 7 snailes, snayles, 'snayles.
An abbreviation of God's nails (see god n. 14 a), used as a petty oath or exclamation.
1599Hayward Hen. IV, i. 19 Sir Hugh swore, swownes, and snayles, let vs set vpon them. 1605London Prodigal v. i. 222 Snailes, is there such cowardice in that? 1617Middleton & Rowley Fair Quarrel v. i, Snailes shees the Phisicians Bronstrops, Trim. [1821Scott Kenilw. xxiv, Nay, 'snails! I think his horse will take the matter in his own hand. 1828― F.M. Perth xii, 'Snails!..were any neighbour to meet me.., what could they think?] |