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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