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Webster 1913 Edition

Caddis

{

Cad′dice

,

Cad′dis

}
,
Noun.
[Prov. E.
caddy
,
cadew
; cf. G.
köder
bait.]
(Zool.)
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
.

Cad′dis

,
Noun.
[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.
“Caddises, cambrics, lawns.”
Shak.

Webster 1828 Edition

Caddis

CADDIS

,
Noun.
1.
A kind of tape or ribin.
2.
A kind of worm or grub found in a case of straw.

Definition 2024

caddis

caddis

English

Noun

caddis ‎(plural caddises)

  1. The larva of a caddis fly. They generally live in cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally with debris.
  2. A rough woolen cloth; caddice.
  3. A kind of worsted lace or ribbon.
    • Shakespeare
      Caddises, cambrics, lawns.

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