lanthorn

American  

[lant-hawrn, lan-tern] / ˈlæntˌhɔrn, ˈlæn tərn /

noun

Archaic.

1. lantern.

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lanthorn British  

/ ˈlæntˌhɔːn, ˈlæntən /

noun

1. an archaic word for lantern

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Etymology

Origin of lanthorn

First recorded in 1580–90; alteration by folk etymology (lanterns formerly had reflectors made of translucent sheets of horn)

Example Sentences

The lanthorn, swinging in the sergeant's hand, and now throwing its smoky light on the stone seat, now on the rough wall above it, showed me something else.

From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Weyman, Stanley J.

She did not see the lanthorn, she did not see the boat, for she was glaring in the other direction, the direction in which she had heard the footsteps.

From Starvecrow Farm by Weyman, Stanley J.

The landlord was saddling our horses; and a little cheered by the warmth of his lanthorn, I went to help him.

From Shrewsbury A Romance by Weyman, Stanley J.

But after waiting a minute the porter strode off also with the lanthorn, leaving me to stand in the middle of the damp, dark room, and reflect on the position.

From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Weyman, Stanley J.

Here, do you take the lanthorn," she went on, handing it to Giles, "and I'll carry the victuals.

From Starvecrow Farm by Weyman, Stanley J.