Woodlouse.
Daddy granfer
DAD-ee GRAN-fer
ˈdadi ˈɡranfər
Noun
Example Sentences
"Found a daddy granfer."
"Daddy granfers in the garden."
Etymology & History
North Somerset name for woodlouse, literally daddy grandfather. Reflects the creature creeping slowly like an old man. One of many regional woodlouse names.
Word Details
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Region
North Somerset
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Era
1800s
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Formality
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