*sneap*

v. t. [ Cf. Icel. sneypa to dishonor, disgrace, chide, but also E. snip, and snub. ] 1. To check; to reprimand; to rebuke; to chide. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To nip; to blast; to blight. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Biron is like an envious, sneaping frost. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]