1. large knives, especially those used as weapons
Usage: archaic; plural form

Examples

• The pirates brandished their snickersnees menacingly.
• In the old tale, the warriors drew their snickersnees for battle.
• The museum displayed antique snickersnees from the 18th century.
• He collected various snickersnees as historical artifacts.
• The duel was fought with matching snickersnees at dawn.