(from the article `snuff`) The practice of inhaling snuff became popular in England around the 17th century; during the 18th century it was widespread throughout the world. At ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/r/13
Rap·pee' (răp*pē') noun [ French râpé , from râper to grate, to rasp. See Rasp , v. ] A pungent kind of snuff made from the darker and ranker kinds of tobacco leaves. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/11