Sniff \Sniff\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sniffedor Snift; p. pr. &
vb. n. Sniffing.]
[OE. sneven; akin to snivel, snuff; cf.
Dan. snive to sniff. See Snuff, v. t.]
To draw air audibly up the nose; to snuff; -- sometimes done
as a gesture of suspicion, offense, or contempt.
So ye grow squeamish, gods, and sniff at heaven. --M.
Arnold.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Sniff \Sniff\, v. t.
1. To draw in with the breath through the nose; as, to sniff
the air of the country.
2. To perceive as by sniffing; to snuff, to scent; to smell;
as, to sniff danger.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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