"rafter snapper" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Originates from the state of Maine, in which the planks and woodbeams of a residential dwelling make "snapping" sounds during very cold nights. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} rafter snapper
  1. (US, Maine, rare) A very cold night. Tags: Maine, US, rare Related terms: three-dog night
    Sense id: en-rafter_snapper-en-noun-SCOPCEvz Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Maine English

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