snarling

SNARLING

s. gannitio (Festus p. 74 and 109): gannitus (also figuratively of men).

snarling (adj.): no exact word: perh. mordax (v. SNAPPISH). Fig.: the s. Cynic, Cynicus m., Hor. Ep. 1, 17, 18. Join: m. et lividus, id. S. 1, 4, 93 (v. SPITEFUL): perh. too pugnax, importunus, may serve lit. and fig.: v. SNAPPISH.