Cricket

n. [W. criciad, cricell, cricket, and cricellu, to chirp, to chatter, D. krekel, Ger. grille, O. H. Ger. grillo, crillo, Lat. gryllus.] An insect of the genus Gryllus and order Orthoptera, characterized by a chirping note. The common cricket of England is the Gryllus domesticus.

n. [From A-S. crice, crooked staff, crutch.] 1. A game much played in England and America with a bat, ball, and wicket, the players being arranged in two contesting parties. 2. A low stool.