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Meaning of 'earwig' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Earwig [ n.]
- Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.
- In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus.
- A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.
2 . Earwig [ v. t.]
- To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk.

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