Urchin

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Urchin is the old English term for hedgehog. As such, it is applied to many things that take a similar form to a hedgehog:

  • Sea urchins are round and prickly like hedgehogs.
  • Children (especially boys) that behave in an annoying manner are commonly called urchins. This comes from the scrunched-face appearance of both hedgehogs and unruly children.
  • In old theater, urchin was a common name for an elf or fairy that took on a prickly appearance.
  • Urchin is a band led by Dave Murray and Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden.
  • Urchins are annoying people who fester around others.
  • Urchins Loiter without INTENT

For a detailed etymology, see The Online Etymology Dictionary

Urchin Software Corporation is a San Diego, California based web analytics company, now acquired by Google



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