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dark lantern

noun

  1. a lantern having an opening with a shutter that can be slid across the opening to obscure the light.


dark lantern

noun

  1. a lantern having a sliding shutter or panel to dim or hide the light
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dark lantern1

First recorded in 1640–50
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Example Sentences

He then lit a dark lantern and pointed to the coffin.

A dark lantern was uncovered, and its light fell on the astonished face of the farmer.

Why, gentlemen, by means of the implement carried by every professional burglar, I mean, of course, a dark lantern.

The collector should be provided with a dark lantern and a good net, and a number of wide-mouthed cyanide collecting bottles.

The end draws nigh—brigands begin to appear in every other scene—dark lanterns, long swords, and broad cloaks are in the ascendant.

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