Caddis

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Webster's Dictionary [1]

(1): (n.) A kind of worsted lace or ribbon.

(2): (n.) The larva of a caddice fly. These larvae generally live in cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally with pieces of broken shells, gravel, bits of wood, etc. They are a favorite bait with anglers. Called also caddice worm, or caddis worm.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [2]

(Καδδίς, or rather Γαδδίς , as most texts read; so also Josephus, Γαδδίς or Γαδής, Ant. 13:1, 2; derivation uncertain, see Grimm, Handb. in loc.), the surname (διακαλούμενος ) of Joannan (See Joannan) (q.v.), the' eldest brother of Judas Maccabaeus ( 1 Maccabees 2:2).

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