lanthorn
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lanthorn
First recorded in 1580–90; alteration by folk etymology (lanterns formerly had reflectors made of translucent sheets of horn)
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The flicker of the lanthorn was lost among the trees.
From Starvecrow Farm by Stanley J. Weyman
"There!" my guide exclaimed, waving the lanthorn to and fro boastfully, that I might see its points.
From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Stanley J. Weyman
The sergeant who held the lanthorn grinned, and a trooper at a distance called out of the darkness, "A bon chat bon rat!"
From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Stanley J. Weyman
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 Stanley J. Weyman
Yonder's a bucket of water, and I'll leave this lanthorn for you.
From Cardigan by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
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