Worm v. i. [imp. & p. p. Wormed p. pr. & vb. n. Worming.] To work slowly, gradually, and secretly.
When debates and fretting jealousy
Did worm and work within you more and more,
Your color faded. --Herbert.
Wormed a. Penetrated by worms; injured by worms; worm-eaten; as, wormed timber.
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