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worm castle

worm castle noun: hardtack.

Noun

worm castle (plural worm castles)

  1. (derogatory, slang) Hardtack.

Forms of worm castle

pluralworm castles

Origin of worm castle

So called because it could become infested with worms.

Questions about worm castle

What does worm castle mean?
Worm castle means hardtack.
What part of speech is worm castle?
Worm castle is a noun.
What is the plural of worm castle?
The plural of worm castle is worm castles.

Words near worm castle in the dictionary

  1. worm balls
  2. worm bark
  3. worm burner
  4. worm burners
  5. worm cast
  6. worm castle
  7. worm castles
  8. worm casts
  9. worm charming
  10. worm drive
  11. worm drives

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