~ 1
■ verb
1》 extinguish (a candle).
2》 ( ~ out ) abruptly put an end to.
↘( ~ it ) Brit. informal die.
3》 trim the charred wick from (a candle).
■ noun the charred part of a candle wick.
Origin
ME: of unknown origin.
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~ 2
■ noun powdered tobacco that is sniffed up the nostril.
■ verb
1》 inhale or sniff at.
2》 archaic sniff up ~.
Phrases
up to ~ informal
1》 up to the required standard.
↘in good health.
2》 archaic not easily deceived.
Origin
ME: from MDu. ~en 'to ~le'.