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a twig, stick, or brush used to apply snuff on the teeth or gums. Also called snuff brush.[1865-70, Amer.]
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snuff stick — noun Etymology: snuff (V) chiefly Midland : snuff brush * * * a twig, stick, or brush used to apply snuff on the teeth or gums. Also called snuff brush. [1865 70, Amer.] … Useful english dictionary
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