demaggot

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ maggot.

Verb

demaggot (third-person singular simple present demaggots, present participle demaggoting, simple past and past participle demaggoted)

1. (transitive) To rid (an animal) of maggots.

   Synonym: maggot

   • 2016, Adam Henson, Like Farmer, Like Son:

     Sheep can be fleet of foot, especially if you are trying to get hold of them to demaggot them or remove bramble from their wool.