Etymology

angleworm

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Today it means: An earthworm, used as or destined to be used as bait to catch fish. Full definition →

First used 18th c.
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The story

From angle + worm.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. An earthworm, used as or destined to be used as bait to catch fish.

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