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   louse

   /laʊs/

   noun

   • 1. either of two small wingless parasitic insects that live on the skin of mammals and birds.
   • 2. a contemptible or unpleasant person. informal, derogatory

   verb

   • 1. remove lice from.

   Word Origin Old Englishlūs, (plural) lȳs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch luis, German Laus.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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