The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.
   [1913 Webster]