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worm–eaten
adjective worm–eat·en \ˈwərm-ˌē-tən\
Definition of WORM-EATEN
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a : eaten or burrowed by worms <worm–eaten timber> b : pitted
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First Known Use of WORM-EATEN
14th century
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