Word of the Day:
snickersnee
What It Means
A large, sword-like knife, especially one used as a weapon.
A knife fight.
Snickersnee in Context
“"First let me say my catechism, / Which my poor mamy taught to me." / "Make haste, make haste," says guzzling Jimmy, / While Jack pulled out his snickersnee.”
Did You Know?
An alteration of snick or snee.
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