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Caddice \Cad"dice\, Caddis \Cad"dis\, n. [Prov. E. caddy, cadew;
cf. G. k["o]der bait.] (Zool.)
The larva of a caddice fly. These larv[ae] generally live in
cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally
with pieces of broken shells, gravel, bits of wood, etc. They
are a favorite bait with anglers. Called also {caddice worm},
or {caddis worm}.
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Caddis \Cad"dis\, n. [OE. caddas, Scot. caddis lint, caddes a
kind of woolen cloth, cf. Gael. cada, cadadh, a kind of
cloth, cotton, fustian, W. cadas, F. cadis.]
A kind of worsted lace or ribbon. "Caddises, cambrics,
lawns." --Shak.
[1913 Webster] caddis fly