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lice
Definitions
1
noun
Small
,
wingless
insects
that
live
as
parasites
on
humans
and
animals
,
feeding
on
blood
and
causing
itching
.
The
child
was
sent
home
from
school
because
he
had
lice
.
Lice
can
spread
quickly
in
crowded
places
.
She
used
a
special
shampoo
to
get
rid
of
the
lice
.
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Language
Old English
Original word
lūs
Originally meant
a small parasitic insect
Background
The word 'lice' comes from the Old English 'lūs', which referred to the same small parasitic insect. Lice have been a common human pest for thousands of years, often mentioned in historical texts as a nuisance.