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dew worm

Syllabification: (dew worm)
Definition of dew worm

noun

  • an earthworm, in particular one used as fishing bait.

Origin:

Old English deaw-wyrm 'ringworm'; compare with East Frisian dauworm, denoting both ringworm and the earthworm

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