student lamp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of student lamp
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Associate Justice Brandeis refused to accept one. plunked down in front of him a battered, goose-necked student lamp of his own.
From Time Magazine Archive
An open book lay upon the desk, and the student lamp cast a full light upon the words that had caught the reader's thoughts after the events of the day and their outcome.
From Joyce of the North Woods by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)
A small reliable table held a golden-shaded brass student lamp, a gift from Elinor, who knew how Miss Pat disliked the white, cold light of the electric bulbs.
From Miss Pat at Artemis Lodge by Ginther, Pemberton
Seeing that he had chosen history she fetched her workbasket, drew up an arm-chair to the green-shaded student lamp, and uncovered a cushion she was embroidering for his sofa.
From The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith
The parlour-maid followed, bringing the student lamp and shaking some coals onto the dying fire.
From The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith
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