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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Earwig \Ear"wig`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Earwigged}; p. pr & vb n. {Earwigging}.] To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk. ``No longer was he earwigged by the Lord Cravens.'' --Lord Campbell. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Earwig \Ear"wig`\, n. [AS. e['a]rwicga; e['a]re ear + wicga beetle, worm: cf Prov. E. erri-wiggle.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any insect of the genus {Forticula} and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera. 2. (Zo["o]l.) In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus {Geophilus}. Note: Both insects are so called from the supposition that they creep into the human ear. 3. A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor. --Johnson. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: earwig n : any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen
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