I once used the word snib in conversation in England, and got blank looks. I then realized I didn't know the Standard English word. After describing one, I

I once used the word snib in conversation in England, and got blank looks. I then realized I didn't know the Standard English word. After describing one, I was told it was a latch. Other words I prefer that would draw blank looks are skelf (splinter), bike (wasp's nest), and oose (fluff).