The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Dewworm \Dew"worm`\, n. (Zool.)
See Earthworm.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Earthworm \Earth"worm`\, n.
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any worm of the genus Lumbricus and allied
genera, found in damp soil. One of the largest and most
abundant species in Europe and America is L. terrestris;
many others are known; -- called also angleworm and
dewworm.
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2. A mean, sordid person; a niggard. --Norris.
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