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ettercap

noun
et·​ter·​cap | \ ˈetərˌkap\
plural -s

Definition of ettercap

1 Scottish : spider
2 Scottish : an ill-tempered or spiteful person

First Known Use of ettercap

circa 1525, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ettercap

Middle English attercop, attercoppe, from Old English ātorcoppe, from ātor poison, venom + -coppe spider, from copp top, summit

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