(snuf) v.t.
1. To draw in (air, etc.) through the nose.
2. To catch the scent of; smell; sniff; also, to examine by smelling.
—v.i.
3. To snort; sniff.
4. To inhale air in disdain or anger.
—noun
1. An act of snuffing; sniff; also, perception by smelling.
2. Resentment expressed by sniffing. [<MDu. snuffen]

(snuf) noun
The charred portion of a wick.
—v.t.
1. To crop the snuff from (a wick).
2. To put out or extinguish: with out. [Cf. G schnuppe snuff of a candle]

(snuf) noun
1. Pulverized tobacco to be inhaled into the nostrils.
2. The quantity of it taken at one time.
3. Any medicinal powder to be drawn into the nostrils.
—up to snuff Colloq.
1. Meeting the usual standard, as in quality, health, etc.
2. Not easily deceived; sharp–witted.
—v.i. To take or use snuff. [<Du. snuf, appar. short for snuiftabak, lit., tobacco to be inhaled]