- sniggler
- sniggler 1840, in reference to fishing (especially for eels), agent noun from sniggle (v.) attested in this sense from 1670s.
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sniggler — noun A person who catches eels by hand, one who sniggles … Wiktionary
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sniggle — verb a) To catch an eel by thrusting a baited hook into its den. b) Alternate spelling and pronunciation of snicker (corruption with giggle.) To chortle or chuckle. See Also: sniggler … Wiktionary
