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a lantern having an opening with a shutter that can be slid across the opening to obscure the light.[1640-50]
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Dark lantern — Dark Dark (d[aum]rk), a. [OE. dark, derk, deork, AS. dearc, deorc; cf. Gael. & Ir. dorch, dorcha, dark, black, dusky.] 1. Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Dark lantern — Lantern Lan tern (l[a^]n t[ e]rn), n. [F. lanterne, L. lanterna, laterna, from Gr. lampth r light, torch. See {Lamp}.] 1. Something inclosing a light, and protecting it from wind, rain, etc.; sometimes portable, as a closed vessel or case of horn … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dark lantern — n. a lantern with a shutter that can hide the light … English World dictionary
dark lantern — noun A lantern with a panel that slides to block the light. Your silent matches, your dark lantern seize,Take your file and your skeletonic keys … Wiktionary
dark lantern — dark′ lan′tern n. opt a lantern having an opening with a shutter that can be slid across the opening to obscure the light • Etymology: 1640–50 … From formal English to slang
dark lantern — /ˈdak læntən/ (say dahk lantuhn) noun a lantern whose light can be obscured by a dark slide or cover at the opening …
dark lantern — noun a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light • Syn: ↑bull s eye • Hypernyms: ↑lantern … Useful english dictionary
dark lantern — noun Date: 1640 a lantern that can be closed to conceal the light … New Collegiate Dictionary
dark lantern — n. lantern that has a sliding panel used to dim or conceal its light … English contemporary dictionary
dark-lantern — … Useful english dictionary
