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"lugdor" is first attested around 1450.

lugdor

(Britain, regional, archaic) the woodlouse.

ˈlʌɡˌdɔɹDocumented since 1450shistorical66 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(Britain, regional, archaic) the woodlouse.

Origin: Apparently derived from lock and door (compare lockchester) or perhaps dor. Attested from the 15th century. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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