What is the meaning of Snithe?

To cut; to make an incision; to cut off; to lance or amputate; to cut up; to cut so as to kill; to slay an animal; to hew; to cut stone; to cut hair; to cut corn; to reap; to mow.

Sharp; cutting.

Cold, piercing.

Obsolete spelling of sny (abound, swarm, teem, be infested).

Source: wiktionary.org