Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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ēare +‎ wicga

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈæ͜ɑːrˌwiɡ.ɡɑ/

Noun

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ēarwicga m

  1. an earwig or worm

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: erewygge, ȝerwygge, erwigge, herewycke