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night bolt

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noun

  1. night latch.

Etymology

Origin of night bolt

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

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Cal stood on the neat porch and kept his finger on the bell until the harsh overlight flashed on and the night bolt rasped and Mrs. Bacon looked out.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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