fairy lamp

American  

noun

1. a lamp using a candle as the source of illumination, usually constructed of glass or ceramic material, set on a metal base, and having a fabric shade.

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Etymology

Origin of fairy lamp

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

"Are you carrying a lamp—a fairy lamp?" asked Linde in a tone of great relief.

From Fairies Afield by Molesworth, Mrs. (Mary Louisa)

Oh, the striped awning and the fairy lamp, The cool night fragrance, the insidious damp, And, more insidious still, The sweet effrontery of the beardless scamp Who babbles at his will.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 4th 1893 by Various

Among the other-489- articles that find place on the table is a little fairy lamp with a shade of green tissue paper that gives the softest light imaginable.

From Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society by Cooke, Maud C.

Next moment an exquisite ring, diamonds and emeralds, scintillated in the light of the nearest fairy lamp.

From My Lord Duke by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

Consequently, the fairy lamp had things pretty much its own way and it embraced its opportunity.

From Peggy Stewart at School by Jackson, Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie)