easse

English

Alternative forms

eace, yesh, yis

Etymology

Apparently a variant of ees (“bait for fishing”).

Noun

easse (plural easses)

  1. (UK, dialect) An earthworm.
    • 2022, PJ Harvey, Orlam, Picador, p. 201:
      'E swallows yis an' button-crawlers, / wears ewe's-muff cologne an' goat perfume.
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