EARWIG

n. v.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.

2.
n.

In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus.

3.
n.

A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor. Johnson.

4.
v.

To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk. "No longer was he earwigged by the Lord Cravens." Lord Campbell.


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