Louse

lows, n. pi. Lice, A wingle , blood suck- ing insect, of several species, parasitic upon men, animals, and birds. [AS., Sw., and Ic. his, G. laus: loose, lose, etc.] — Lous'y, iowz't, a. Swarming with lice; infested with lice. — Lous'ine , n.