lanthorn
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Spelling influenced by the fact that they were sometimes made from animal horns.
Noun
[edit]lanthorn (plural lanthorns)
- Archaic form of lantern.
- “Ye shall understand (my dear friends) that amongst the excellent acts of that king, one above all hath the pre-eminence. It was the erection and institution of an Order or Society, which we call Salomon's House; the noblest foundation (as we think) that ever was upon the earth; and the lanthorn of this kingdom.” Excerpt From New Atlantis [Francis Bacon] https://books.apple.com/us/book/new-atlantis/id498702933
1764 January 20, T[obias] Smollett, “Letter XIV”, in Travels through France and Italy. […], volumes (please specify |volume=I or II), London: […] R[oberts] Baldwin, […], published 1766, →OCLC:
- On the right hand, as you enter the port, there is an elegant fanal, or lighthouse, kept in good repair: but in all the charts of this coast which I have seen, this lanthorn is laid down to the westward of the harbour; […]
- 1944 September and October, Charles E. Lee, “An Ancient Underground Railway”, in Railway Magazine, page 275, text from early 19th century:
- Having previously obtained permission of a viewer, or some other person concerned in the colliery, a small hand lanthorn must be provided, a light being necessary for each person. It is also advisable to take a change of dress, at least of upper cloaths; strong boots to keep the feet dry, and an old hat.
- 1946, Mervyn Peake, Titus Groan:
- Have my room prepared and the lanthorn on my bedside table.