gig-lamps
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The big, fat Providence in gig-lamps is sitting by the patient.
From A Top-Floor Idyl by Van Schaick, George
"Get that girl to give back your gig-lamps, and you will be able to see more clearly into the soul of the Far East."
From From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel by Kipling, Rudyard
Everybody followed her into the road, and all stood round the gig with flashes from the gig-lamps on their faces, while Pete swung her up into the seat, lifting her bodily in his great arms.
From The Manxman A Novel - 1895 by Caine, Hall, Sir
I don't want to inquire into your flirtations; but don't suppose you can palm off your saucer eyes and gig-lamps upon me!”
From Humorous Ghost Stories by Scarborough, Dorothy
I've had my gig-lamps smashed at the Nets till I got excused.
From Stalky & Co. by Kipling, Rudyard
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