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Finely ground or pulverized tobacco leaves
- Snuff is a type of smokeless tobacco product made from finely ground or pulverized tobacco leaves. It is snorted or "sniffed" (alternatively sometimes written as "snuffed") into the nasal cavity, delivering nicotine and a flavored scent to the user (especially if flavoring has been blended with the tobacco).
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Traditionally, it is sniffed or inhaled lightly after a pinch of snuff is either placed onto the back surface of the hand, held pinched between thumb and index finger, or held by a specially made "snuffing" device. Snuff originated in the Americas and was commonly used in Europe by the 17th century.
Snuff, powdered preparation of tobacco used by inhalation or by dipping—that is, rubbing on the teeth and gums. Manufacture involves grinding the tobacco and subjecting it to repeated fermentations. Snuffs may be scented with attar of roses, lavender, cloves, jasmine, etc.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
In the 18th century, the phenomena of snuff-taking swept across Europe. How was this action tied to imperialism, gender, and ornamentalism?
Oct 23, 2021 · Smokeless tobacco was brought to England by Charles II and his entourage in the 1660s after they picked up snuff habits during their exile in France. But it wasn’t until the naval battle of Vigo in 1702 that taking snuff became a quintessentially English habit.
It is thought that the use of snuff originated in Central and South America before the advent of the Spaniards. It is likely that they were the nation who first brought the habit to Europe. Louis XIII of France forbade the use of snuff except as prescribed by physicians.
Aug 22, 2023 · Snuff is a smokeless tobacco product available in different forms, including snus. Snus contains nicotine and other harmful chemicals that can cause addiction, cancer, and other adverse effects.
The snuff was born, but prior that the predecessor went from the Caribbean, into the French court and then across Europe as the latest fashion. Here is the history about snuff, from the 1400s until today.
