snell adjective & adverb. [snɛl] Long Scot. & north.
[Old English snel(l) = Old Saxon, Old High German snel (German schnell) swift, active, quick, Old Norse snjallr.]
A. adjective.
1. Quick in movement or action, nimble; prompt, smart, clever, keen-witted, sharp. Formerly also, good. OE.

2. Of an action, words, weather, etc.: harsh, sharp, severe. Also (of a blow, rebuff, etc.) grievous, heavy, painful. ME.

3. Shrill, clear-sounding. E18.
b. adverb. Quickly, promptly; harshly; keenly. ME.

■ snelly adverb OE.

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snell noun & verb. [snɛl] US. M19.
[Origin unkn.]
A. noun. A short line of gut or horsehair by which a fish-hook is attached to a longer line. M19.
b. verb trans. Tie or fasten (a hook) to a line. L19.

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