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Earwig \Ear"wig`\ ([=e]r"w[i^]g`), 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 {Forficula} and related
genera, belonging to the order {Dermaptera} (formerly
{Euplexoptera}). They have elongated bodies and a
prominent pair of curved pincers at the rear of their
abdomen.
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2. (Zo["o]l.) In America, any small chilopodous myriapod,
esp. of the genus {Geophilus}. See {Geophilus}
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Note: Both insects are so called from the supposition that
they creep into the human ear.
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3. A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.
--Johnson.
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Earwig \Ear"wig`\ ([=e]r"w[i^]g`), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Earwigged} ([=e]r"w[i^]gd`); p. pr. & vb. n. {Earwigging}
([=e]r"w[i^]g*g[i^]ng).]
To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered
insinuations or private talk. "No longer was he earwigged by
the Lord Cravens." --Lord Campbell.
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