Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'snails

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.26 in modern English

Syllables: 's-nails
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An oath.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"'Snails , I'm almost starv'd with Love, and Cold, and one thing or other"

Etymology

From God's nails, or His nails, i.e. those with which Jesus Christ was crucified.

Usage

Obsolete

Questions

What does 'snails mean?: An oath.
Where does 'snails come from?: From God's nails, or His nails, i.e. those with which Jesus Christ was crucified.

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