Where does “sniff” come from?
Sniff comes from Middle English sniffen, of uncertain origin and meaning.
sniff (English): To make a short, audible inhalation, through the...
Definitions
- To make a short, audible inhalation, through the...
Ancestry of “sniff”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | sniffen | — |
Words derived from “sniff”