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earwig

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ear​wig
noun
ear·​wig
ˈir-ˌwig

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • any of numerous insects (order Dermaptera) having slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of cerci resembling forceps at the end of the body
verb
ear​wigged; ear​wig​ging

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1804, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English erwigge, from Old English ēarwicga, from ēare ear + wicga insect
ear​wig
noun
ear·​wig
ˈir-ˌwig

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • any of numerous insects (order Dermaptera) having slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of cerci resembling forceps at the end of the body
verb
ear​wigged; ear​wig​ging

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1804, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English erwigge, from Old English ēarwicga, from ēare ear + wicga insect
ear​wig
noun
ear·​wig
ˈir-ˌwig

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • any of numerous insects (order Dermaptera) having slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of cerci resembling forceps at the end of the body
verb
ear​wigged; ear​wig​ging

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1804, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English erwigge, from Old English ēarwicga, from ēare ear + wicga insect
ear​wig
noun
ear·​wig
ˈir-ˌwig

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • any of numerous insects (order Dermaptera) having slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of cerci resembling forceps at the end of the body
verb
ear​wigged; ear​wig​ging

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1804, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English erwigge, from Old English ēarwicga, from ēare ear + wicga insect
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