Talk:vermin

There is no example for "vermin" used as a grammatical singular. Is it even possible to use "vermin" as a singular? Can one say a vermin or this vermin? I think this usage is limited to "vermin" as a pejorative colloquial word for people: He's a real vermin. But one wouldn't say, in standard English, the mouse is a vermin. Would one? I'm not a native speaker, so I'm not sure. But this should be clarified.


 * ✅ Yes, it can be singular, in older texts. Usage note added. Equinox ◑ 12:52, 16 November 2023 (UTC)