Earwig

Any insect of the genus Forficula and related genera, belonging to the order Dermaptera (formerly Euplexoptera). They have elongated bodies and a prominent pair of curved pincers at the rear of their abdomen.(Zoöl.)

In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus. See Geophilus(Zoöl.) See: Geophilus

A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.

To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk.