† ˈsnippering,vbl.n.Obs.rare. [Cf.LG.snippern (G. schnippern) to snip, cut small.] pl. Parings. 1599A. M. tr.Gabelhouer's Bk. Physicke 143/1 The poulder of combured cobblers snipperinges of ould shoes.[1604R. Cawdrey Table Alph., Snipperings, payrings.]