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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A prostitute who looks for clients on the streets. archaic, euphemistic
2. 2
   terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers wordnet
3. 3
   A vampire.
4. 4
   A noctambulist or sleepwalker.

Synonyms

All synonyms

anglewormbawdcrawlercruiserdew wormdrab

Etymology

* night + walker * (vampire): since they are traditionally said to avoid sunlight and go out at night.

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