"worm castle" meaning in All languages combined

See worm castle on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: worm castles [plural]
Etymology: So called because it could become infested with worms. Head templates: {{en-noun}} worm castle (plural worm castles)
  1. (military, slang, derogatory) Hardtack. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-worm_castle-en-noun--L-MiSze Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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