long ghost

Noun

 * 1)  A tall, thin person.
 * 2) * 1903, William Craig (of Invercargill, N.Z.), My Adventures on the Australian Goldfields (page 11)
 * “Now, you long ghost with the bell-topper, what did you pay for that coat? It's a Houndsditcher!” The sally was greeted with laughter from all who heard it.
 * 1) * 1903, William Craig (of Invercargill, N.Z.), My Adventures on the Australian Goldfields (page 11)
 * “Now, you long ghost with the bell-topper, what did you pay for that coat? It's a Houndsditcher!” The sally was greeted with laughter from all who heard it.