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)

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Example Sentences

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lanthorn

Then with a last instinct of suspicion he bade the sergeant hold up the lanthorn, and by its light proceeded to spell out the document.

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

When Fewtrell followed with his lanthorn he came on her sitting on the bridge, and he got a rare start, thinking it was a ghost.

From Ovington's Bank by Stanley J. Weyman

A watchman with rattle, pike, and lanthorn came hobbling up, threatening to sound his call.

From Cardigan by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

"They are long, my lady," said the man, who was walking before me with a lanthorn; "but, shure and faith, if they're long they're narra'!"

From Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes by Nannie Lambert

But Josina was not afraid, and after a word or two he shambled away, the lanthorn swinging in his hand.

From Ovington's Bank by Stanley J. Weyman

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