INHALATION, INHALE
NOUNS
► INTAKE an inhalation; a drawing in of the breath → 1899 Sc.
VERBS
► HALE to breathe heavily; to pant; to inhale → 1892 Eng. dial.
► HALE FOR BREATH to breathe heavily; to pant; to inhale → 1892 Eng. dial.
► SNUFT to sniff, to inhale sharply and noisily; to smell, to scent → 1820 Eng. dial.
► SUCK to draw or air or breath into the mouth; to inhale air, smoke, etc. → 1590 obs.