'Caddis' definitions:

Definition of 'Caddis'

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  • Caddice \Cad"dice\, Caddis \Cad"dis\, n. [Prov. E. caddy, cadew; cf. G. k["o]der bait.] (Zool.) The larva of a caddice fly. These larv[ae] 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Caddis'

From: GCIDE
  • Caddis \Cad"dis\, n. [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. [1913 Webster] caddis fly