snuffbox
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈsnʌfˌbɑks/
- Archaic
- Some men play with a glove, or a monocle, or a snuffbox.
Examples
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No snuffbox, no deal.
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In his left hand, Robespierre seems to be holding a snuffbox, and with his right, he gestures toward a lapdog.
Academic text (2015) -
Bringing out his snuffbox, he hit it with his second finger and opened it.
Fiction book (1991) -
But the old boy never seemed to regret it... although I do think he missed his snuffbox.
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Colonel Ransome replaced his snuffbox in his coat pocket.
Fiction book (1990) -
Cost him six horses, a musket, uh... and his fancy gold snuffbox.
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He reached into his pocket and took out a beautiful snuffbox decorated with intricate designs.
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The collector proudly displayed his antique snuffbox at the exhibition, showcasing its exquisite craftsmanship.
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She kept her favorite snuffbox close at hand, always ready to share with friends during gatherings.
Synonyms
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1.0
A usually rectangular container with a lid for holding things or the amount it holds
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1.0
A small box that holds matches
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3.1
A small flat box for holding cigarettes in a pocket or purse
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4.2
A small bag for carrying pipe tobacco
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3.7
A small container with separate sections for storing pills
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Etymology
Snuffbox is made of two parts, snuff and box; snuff was powdered tobacco people 'sniffed' through the nose. So a snuffbox is simply a small, often decorative box for carrying snuff, which is why many were kept in a pocket.