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n. [ D. snaphaan a gun, originally, the snapping cock of a gun. See Snap, and Hen. ] 1. A spring lock for discharging a firearm; also, the firearm to which it is attached. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A trifling or second-rate thing or person. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]