Earwig

Earwig - Other Definitions

• (n.) Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.
  
  
• (n.) In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus.
  
  
• (n.) A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.
  
  
• (v. t.) To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk.