Earwig

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.

2. In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus.

3. A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor. Johnson.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk. "No longer was he earwigged by the Lord Cravens." Lord Campbell.