sneck posset



sneck posset

archaic A rejection, refusal, or cold reception; a closed door (as on a visitor). Primarily heard in UK. After receiving a veritable sneck posset from his wealthy distant relations, Milton set to drinking in the town's tavern for want of any other recourse.
See also: posset, sneck

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bracha-Hebrew
Ely-English
MaxmiliÁN-Czech
Keitha-Scottish
Deidre['diədri]
LotteLAW-tə (German)Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, German