caddis

¹

or cad·dice

[ kad-is ]

noun

1. a kind of woolen braid, ribbon, or tape.

caddis

²

[ kad-is ]

noun

1. caddisworm.

caddis

/ ˈkædɪs /

noun

1. a type of coarse woollen yarn, braid, or fabric

Other Words From

• caddised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of caddis¹

1570–80; probably < Middle French cadis kind of woolen cloth < Old Provençal < Catalan cadirs, of obscure origin; Middle English cadace, cadas material for padding doublets (< Anglo-French ) is apparently a distinct word

Origin of caddis²

By shortening

Example Sentences

I have heard of another who is raising snails, and of still another who makes a specialty of caddis-flies.

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Every good disciple of Walton and lover of the “gentle art” knows the value of the Caddis-fly, or Water-moth, as bait.

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The Caddis-flies breed in ponds and lakes and the adults may be collected in such situations or at light.

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Oh, please, sir, you said there was another cousin called the caddis-worm.

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The Phryganid, or Caddis Flies, are known by their larv, of which anglers make great use.

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