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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1747

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ERMIT, n. An earwig (Lth. 1825 Jam.2).Sc. 1747 R. Maxwell Beemaster 23:
Spidders, Wasps, Hornets, Earwigs or Ermits, Toads, Ants and Snails, are all of them Enemies to Bees.

[? For *ear-mite, or due to some confusion with emart s.v. Emerteen.]

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