Snak"y (?), a.

1.

Of or pertaining to a snake or snakes; resembling a snake; serpentine; winding.

The red light playing upon its gilt and carving gave it an appearance of snaky life. L. Wallace.

2.

Sly; cunning; insinuating; deceitful.

So to the coast of Jordan he directs His easy steps, girded with snaky wiles. Milton.

3.

Covered with serpents; having serpents; as, a snaky rod or wand.

Dryden.

That snaky-headed, Gorgon shield. Milton.

 

© Webster 1913.

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