vermyn

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French vermin, vermine, from Vulgar Latin *verminum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vɛrˈmiːn/, /ˈvɛrmin/

Noun

vermyn (plural vermyns)

  1. (collective) Dangerous or foul animals; beasts or pests.
  2. (collective) Pestilent or odious insects or other invertebrates.
  3. (hunting, often collective) Worthless or unwanted quarry.

Descendants

  • English: vermin, varmint
  • Scots: vermin, vermil

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