| crane fly | |
| —n | |
| Also called (Brit): daddy-longlegs any dipterous fly of the family Tipulidae, having long legs, slender wings, and a narrow body | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |