SNEAP

sneap. Sneap, v.t. to reprove, check; n. a reprimand, ob.

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Sneap (?), v. t. [[Cf. Icel. sneypa to dishonor, disgrace, chide, but also E. snip, and snub.]] 1. 1. To check; to reprimand; to rebuke; to chide. Bp. Hall.
2. 2. To nip; to blast; to blight.
Biron is like an envious, sneaping frost. Shak.