easse
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Apparently a variant of ees (“bait for fishing”).
Noun edit
easse (plural easses)
- (UK, dialect) An earthworm.
- 2022, PJ Harvey, Orlam, Picador, page 201:
- 'E swallows yis an' button-crawlers, / wears ewe's-muff cologne an' goat perfume.