I. ˈsnȯrt verb
Etymology: Middle English snorten, fnorten; akin to Old English fnora sneezing
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to force air violently through the nose with a rough harsh sound
b. : to express scorn, anger, indignation, or surprise by a snort
2. : to emit explosive sounds resembling snorts
3. : to take in a drug by inhalation
transitive verb
1. : to utter with or express by a snort
2. : to expel or emit with or as if with snorts
3. : to inhale (a drug in powdered form) through the nostrils
II. noun
Date: 1786
1. : a drink of usually straight liquor taken in one draft
2. : an act or sound of snorting