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Synonyms for lantern

Grammar : Noun
Spell : lan-tern
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlæn tərn

Définition of lantern

Origin :
  • mid-13c., from Old French lanterne "lamp, lantern, light" (12c.), from Latin lanterna "lantern, lamp, torch," altered (by influence of Latin lucerna "lamp") from Greek lampter "torch," from lampein "to shine" (see lamp). Variant lanthorn (16c.-19c.) was folk etymology based on the common use of horn as a translucent cover. Lantern-jaws "hollow, long cheeks" is from a resemblance noted since at least mid-14c.
  • noun lamp
Example sentences :
  • There, by the light of a lantern, he and Jud made Andrew as comfortable as possible.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He got up from his chair, lighted a lantern, and went outside.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He lighted the lantern, and Hal Dozier went down the steep steps, humming.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • The telegram was found, and the captain read it, while Tim held the lantern.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Imagine scouts scouring the woods with a lantern—with a lantern, Renny!
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • The lantern, set on a tombstone beside them, blinked in a snowy gust.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • After a moment he arose, took his lantern into his tent, and there spread his find on his cot.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • At camp he lighted his lantern and spread out his find on the table.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • It was the hired man with whom Margaret had left the letter, and he held a lantern in his hand.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • Gawtrey placed the lantern on the table and seated himself in silence.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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