maddock

English

/ˈmædək/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) an earthworm, a maggot

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English maddok derived from Proto-Germanic *maþô (worm, maggot) suffix from English made (maggot).

Origin

English

made

Gloss

maggot

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