† ˈsciniphesObs. (See ciniphes.) 1607R. C[arew]tr.Estienne's World of WondersEp.Ded. ⁋5 Whose prouidence reacheth from the Center to the Circumference; from the silliest Scyniph to the highest Seraphin.1609Bible (Douay) Exod. viii. comm., Sciniphes, smale flying beastes, especially molesting mens eyes.