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LEVI(n) is (archaic) 'lightning' - strike out 'n = 'in' and drop extra letter '(s)he' from the clue

Thanks dr. I just got that as you posted!
What about 31?

'sidewalks' is the signifier for an Americanism (and 'can' = buttocks in USA). So, a double def clue.

Re 31, 'can' has several meanings on the sidewalk ie in USA. One fits I think.

Many thanks both of you.
I still have half a dozen clues to go!

...and I'm wrong about the (n) from 10ac - it's the end of 'i(n)' that is struck out, sorry.

Many thanks quisling and drxx, most grateful, sorry for slow reply, out for walk....

That was tough!

All sorted apart from the "contrivance" - I assume that it shares its name with a bird?

Yes, it shares the name of a bird. Each component is made up of the appropriate letters and pictures the theme. I still have a couple of ??s 34 and 38 down. Pretty sure I have all the letters from the crossing words and (I think) the clash in 34 but can't find words in Chambers that fit/make sense. Also puzzled by the spare letter in 42d...'z'? But can't yet see how it fits as a type of the themed word. Any hints gratefully received!

I would very much appreciate a hint for
21A Previously learnt about square bounds in geometry and
22D Set against throwing out A(Spade)in brag ?

I do have some possible for both, but can't justify them, so any help most gratefully received !
Thanks.