"easse" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: easses [plural]
Etymology: Apparently a variant of ees (“bait for fishing”). Head templates: {{en-noun}} easse (plural easses)
  1. (UK, dialect) An earthworm. Tags: UK, dialectal Related terms: eaceworm
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