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shad-fly
Maritimes
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
one of several flies, especially the May fly.
Quotations
1825
Among the curious phenomena of Canada, is the ephemeral Spring fly, called . . . by the English the Shad Fly, as they are supposed to indicate the approach of the fish.