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Snape

Snape \Snape\, v. t. (Shipbuilding) To bevel the end of a timber to fit against an inclined surface.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
snape

also sneap, "to be hard upon, rebuke, revile, snub," early 14c., from Old Norse sneypa "to outrage, dishonor, disgrace," probably related to similar-sounding words meaning "cut" (compare snip (v.)). Verbal meaning "bevel the end (of a timber) to fit an inclined surface" is of uncertain origin or connection. Snaiping "rebuking, reproaching, reviling" is attested from early 14c.

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snape

Etymology 1 vb. (context shipbuilding English) To bevel the end of a timber to fit against an inclined surface. Etymology 2

vb. (alternative form of sneap English)

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Harry said darkly, remembering that Severus Snape had been missing most of the previous year.

He put a locking charm on it, remembering Snape entering the room unexpectedly the time they were discussing Draco Malfoy and Mariah Kirkner.

Harry, Ginny and Snape aimed their wands at the high lintels and long ropes erupted from the tips, wrapping themselves tightly around the top stones and hanging down within a few feet of the ground.

Snape was wearing white tie and tails, like the rest of the men, looking dashing enough that many, many women in the room were giving him quite appreciative glances.

Hermione had taken the boomslang skin back in their second year - they had needed it for the Polyjuice Potion - and while Snape had suspected Harry at the time, he had never been able to prove it.

Sirius and Snape had also just walked up to number four, Privet Drive and gained admittance when they were bringing Hermione and her parents there.

Snape looked as though he was trying to hide his amusement, and Harry marveled at the way he was reminding him more and more of his stepfather in his other life.

It was also easy to forget that no one else knew about his other life-except for Severus Snape and Albus Dumbledore.

I sent Filius to fetch Snape tonight, I actually sent for him to come and help us!

Percy and Katie gave each other enormous grins and turned to Snape, holding hands.

Harry made a face, horrified by the pain he knew was coursing through Snape.

Feeling disappointed, Harry threw the book back into his trunk, turned off the lamp, and rolled over, thinking of werewolves and Snape, Stan Shunpike and the Half-Blood Prince, and finally falling into an uneasy sleep full of creeping shadows and the cries of bitten children.

Snape looked paler than usual, and angrier, though not nearly as angry as Harry was.

I'd have managed it before then if Snape hadn't been muttering a countercurse, trying to save you.

I’d have managed it before then if Snape hadn’t been muttering a countercurse, trying to save you.