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11 words match “VERMIN”

VERMIN n. 3 definitions
animal, in general. [Obs.] Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and vermin, and worms, and fowls. Acts x. 12. (Geneva Bible). This crocodile is a mischievous fourfooted beast, a dangerous vermin, used to both elements. Holland.
VERMINATE v.
To breed vermin.
VERMINATION n. 2 definitions
The generation or breeding of vermin. Derham.
VERMINLY a.
Resembling vermin; in the manner of vermin. [Obs.] Gauden.
VERMINOUS a. 2 definitions
Tending to breed vermin; infested by vermin. Some . . . verminous disposition of the body. Harvey.
VERMINOUSLY adv.
In a verminous manner.
BURROW v.
To lodge, or take refuge, in any deep or concealed place; to hide. Sir, this vermin of court reporters, when they are forced into day upon one point, are sure to burrow in another. Burke. Burrowing owl (Zoöl.), a small owl of the western part of North America (Speotyto cunicularia), which lives in holes, often in compa…
INFEST v.
molest or harass; as, fleas infest dogs and cats; a sea infested with pirates. To poison vermin that infest his plants. Cowper. These, said the genius, are envy, avarice, superstition, love, with the like cares and passions that infest human life. Addison. And the cares, that infest the day, Shall fold their tents, li…
PUTRIFACTED a.
Putrefied. [Obs.] What vermin bred of putrifacted slime. Marston.
VERMIFUGAL a.
Tending to prevent, destroy, or expel, worms or vermin; anthelmintic.
WHISKERED a.
Having elongated hairs, feathers, or bristles on the cheeks. The whiskered vermin race. Grainger.