wörem

North Frisian

Etymology

From Old Frisian werm, which derives from Proto-Germanic *wurmiz. Cognates include West Frisian wjirm.

Noun

wörem m (plural wörmer)

  1. (Föhr-Amrum) worm
    wörmer greew ― to dig for worms
    A kuben an liiwen pike a wörmer ütj det suart eerd. ― The seagulls and oyster-catchers are picking worms out of the black earth.
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