easse

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

eace, yesh, yis

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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.

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