1. a large knife, especially one used as a weapon
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The pirate drew his snickersnee from its sheath.
• In the old tale, the hero wielded a gleaming snickersnee.
• The museum displayed an antique snickersnee from the 18th century.
• He threatened his opponent with a rusty snickersnee.
• The sailor’s snickersnee was his most prized possession.