Meaning of father longlegs | Babel Free
Examples
“The Crane-Fly, called by Aldrovand Culex maximus, by Swammerdam Tipula terrestris, and by the common People Father-long-Legs, affords, in every Part of it, agreeable Subjects of Examination”
“The fly⟳ produced from the grub in question⟳ is known by the common names of Tom Taylor, Tommy Longlegs, or Father Longlegs”
“Such a glare […] was as sure to excite notice⟳ and attract⟳ passengers, as a flaming candle every moth and father-longlegs in its neighbourhood.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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