sneeth

Snath \Snath\ (sn[a^]th), n. [Cf. AS. sn[imac][eth]an to cut, to mow, sn[=ae]d a bite, bit, snip.] The handle of a scythe; a snead. [Variously written in England snead, sneed, sneath, sneeth, snathe, etc.; in Scotland written sned.] [1913 Webster]