snithy

English

Etymology

From snithe (“sharp, cutting”) +‎ -y. Cognate with Dutch snedig (“sharp, witty”), German schneidig (“cutting, sharp-edged”). More at snithe.

Adjective

snithy (comparative snithier or more snithy, superlative snithiest or most snithy)

1. Sharp; cutting.
2. (of wind or weather) Cold, piercing.

Anagrams

• shinty