SNIFT

Snift (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Snifted; p. pr. & vb. n. Snifting.] [[From Sniff.]] 1. 1. To snort. “Resentment expressed by snifting.” Johnson.
2. 2. To sniff; to snuff; to smell.
It now appears that they were still snifing and hankering after their old quarters. Landor.