Definition of snuffer
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a device similar to a pair of scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candle
—usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction
2
: candlesnuffer
snuffer
noun (2)Definition of snuffer (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that snuffs or sniffs
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The first known use of snuffer was in the 15th century
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