boud

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A weevil; a worm that breeds in malt, biscuit, etc.

Pronunciation

/baʊd/

Word forms

boud bouds

Etymology

From Middle English boude, bude, budde, from Old English budda (“beetle”).

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