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story wirm

nounanimals

larval grub of crane-fly

The larval grub of a crane-fly (daddy-long-legs).

Example in use

Ah fand a story wirm i' the moss the day.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/STOR-ee WIRM/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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