Definition of "weavil" [weavil]

• An old spelling of weevil. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Note 1: weevil was wrongly spelled "weavil" on the original issue of this song by Paramount Records;"
• "The bo or boll weevil or weavil is a grayish weevil, super-family of beetles, that infests the cotton plant and feeds on the squares and bolls. drawing;"
• "Note 1: bo or boll weevil or weavil, a grayish weevil, super-family of beetles, that infests the cotton plant and feeds on the squares and bolls. drawing"