Snuffer
['snʌfə] or ['snʌfɚ]
Definition
(noun.) a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles.
(noun.) a person who uses snuff.
(noun.) a person who snuffs out candles.
Checked by Eugene--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One who snuffs.
(n.) The common porpoise.
Edited by Alison
Examples
- That's easily improved, Mr. Guppy observes as he takes the snuffers in hand. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr. Weevle moodily pushes the snuffers-tray from him with his elbow, leans his head on his hand, puts his feet on the fender, and looks at the fire. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Inputed by Eleanor