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
At his elbow softly burned a shaded student lamp, on a table covered with a scarlet and black cloth, and littered with books.
From A Captain in the Ranks A Romance of Affairs by Eggleston, George Cary
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 student lamp was lighted, and new fuel added to the grate.
From Marguerite Verne by Armour, Rebecca Agatha
Then, lighting a student lamp, he became absorbed again, reading on until the clock struck ten.
From Katherine's Sheaves by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.
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