snellest

Adjective

snell (comparative sneller, superlative snellest)

1. (Scotland) Quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively.
   • That in ilk action, wise and snell / You may shaw Manly fire.1720, Allan Ramsay, Edinburgh's Salutation to Lord Carnarvon
2. (Scotland) Quick-witted; clever.
   • With all this heavy artillery, somewhat slow and cumbrous, on great questions, he had no want, when he was speaking off-hand, of quick, snell remark, often witty and full of spirit, and often too unexpected, like lightning—flashing, smiting, and gone.1861, John Brown, Horæ Subsecivæ
3. (Scotland) Harsh, severe, or stinging.
   • Conscience is a rough lad, I grant you, and I am keen and snell also; but never mind, take his advice, and you’ll be some credit to your freens yet, ye scoonrel.1833, Michael Scott, Tom Cringle's Log

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