easse

English

Alternative forms

eace, yesh, yis

Etymology

Apparently a variant of ees (“bait for fishing”).

Noun

easse (plural easses)

1. (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.

Related terms

• eaceworm