v. i.
So ye grow squeamish, gods, and sniff at heaven. M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. The act of sniffing; perception by sniffing; that which is taken by sniffing;
n. (Physiol.) A rapid inspiratory act, in which the mouth is kept shut and the air drawn in through the nose. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. [ Freq. of sniff. See Snivel. ] To snuffle, as one does with a catarrh. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]