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crab louse

American  

noun

  1. louse1

crab louse British  

noun

  1. a parasitic louse, Pthirus (or Phthirus ) pubis, that infests the pubic region in man

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Etymology

Origin of crab louse

First recorded in 1540–50

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When I saw that that crab louse had let go of me I took hold of Father Canil's hand.

From The Life of Lazarillo of Tormes; his fortunes and misfortunes as told by himself by Rudder, Robert S.

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