Sneeze
[sniːz] or [sniz]
Definition
(noun.) a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose.
(verb.) exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose; 'Pepper makes me sneeze'.
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Definition
(v. i.) To emit air, chiefly through the nose, audibly and violently, by a kind of involuntary convulsive force, occasioned by irritation of the inner membrane of the nose.
(n.) A sudden and violent ejection of air with an audible sound, chiefly through the nose.
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Definition
v.i. to make a sudden and involuntary violent expiration preceded by one or more inspirations the fauces being generally closed so that the current of air is directed through the nose.—n. a sneezing.—ns. Sneeze′weed any species of Helenium; Sneeze′wood the durable wood of a small South African tree whose sawdust causes sneezing: Sneeze′wort the white hellebore: the Achillea Ptarmica; Sneez′ing.—Not to be sneezed at not to be despised of very considerable value or importance.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream that you sneeze, denotes that hasty tidings will cause you to change your plans. To see or hear others sneeze, some people will bore you with visits.
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Examples
- Mr Wegg, in a languid transport, again dropped over on Mr Venus, and again recovering himself, masked his emotions with a sneeze. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- She affected to sneeze again, declared she was enrhumée, and then proceeded volubly to recount her courses en fiacre. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Counterfeiting a sneeze to cover their movements, Mr Wegg, with a spasmodic 'Tish-ho! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Outside the settle candles gutter, locks of hair wave, young women shiver, and old men sneeze. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- You old hands got so wise, that a child cannot cough, or sneeze, but you see desperation and ruin at hand. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- To think of Jack Dawkins--lummy Jack--the Dodger--the Artful Dodger--going abroad for a common twopenny-halfpenny sneeze-box! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- To set 'em sneezing,' said the person of the house, 'and make their eyes water. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- And when they were all sneezing and inflamed, I'd mock 'em through the keyhole. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Not without sneezing,' replied Sam. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- If she had not sneezed, she would have heard all, and so should I; but that unlucky sternutation routed Dr. John. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
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