Woodlouse.
Granfergrig
GRAN-fer-grig
ˈɡranfərɡrɪɡ
Noun
Example Sentences
"That's a granfergrig."
"Granfergrigs in the shed."
Etymology & History
Wiltshire dialect name for woodlouse, literally grandfather grig (grig being small creature). Another regional variation reflecting the woodlouse many local names.
Word Details
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Region
Wiltshire
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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