caddis

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: cad=dis

CIDE DICTIONARY

caddis, n. [Prov. E. caddy, cadew; cf. G. köder bait.].

 The larva of a caddice fly. These larvæ generally live in cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally with pieces of broken shells, gravel, bits of wood, etc. They are a favorite bait with anglers. Called also caddice worm, or caddis worm.  [1913 Webster]

caddis, n. [OE. caddas, Scot. caddis lint, caddes a kind of woolen cloth, cf. Gael. cada, cadadh, a kind of cloth, cotton, fustian, W. cadas, F. cadis.].

 A kind of worsted lace or ribbon.  Shak.  [1913 Webster]