The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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
Lantern — • In Italian or modern architecture, a small structure on the top of a dome, for the purpose of admitting light, for promoting ventilation, and for ornament Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Lantern Lantern … Catholic encyclopedia
lantern — mid 13c., from O.Fr. lanterne lamp, lantern, light (12c.), from L. lanterna lantern, lamp, torch, altered (by influence of L. lucerna lamp ) from Gk. lampter torch, from lampein to shine (see LAMP (Cf. lamp)). Variant lanthorn (16c. 19c.) was… … Etymology dictionary
lantern — [lan′tərn] n. [ME < OFr lanterne < L lanterna < Gr lamptēr < lampein, to shine: see LAMP] 1. a transparent or translucent case for holding a light and protecting it from wind and weather: it usually has a handle on its framework so… … English World dictionary
lantern — [n] lamp beacon, flashlight, gas lamp, gaslight, hurricane lamp, kerosene lamp, light, searchlight, torch; concepts 620,624,628,810 … New thesaurus
lantern — ► NOUN 1) a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb. 2) the light chamber at the top of a lighthouse. 3) a square, curved, or polygonal structure on the top of a dome or a room, with glazed or open sides. ORIGIN Latin… … English terms dictionary
Lantern — A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate broad areas. Lanterns may be used for signaling, or as general light sources for camping. Dim varieties are often used for decoration.The term lantern is also used more generically to… … Wikipedia
Lantern FM — Infobox Radio station name=Lantern FM airdate= 19 October 1992 frequency=96.2 MHz (North Devon) 97.3 MHz (Ilfracombe) share = 20.3% share as of = September 2007 share source = [http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly listening.php] area= North … Wikipedia
lantern — n. 1 a a lamp with a transparent usu. glass case protecting a candle flame etc. b a similar electric etc. lamp. c its case. 2 a a raised structure on a dome, room, etc., glazed to admit light. b a similar structure for ventilation etc. 3 the… … Useful english dictionary
lantern — n lamp, light, dark lantern, Sl. glim, bull s eye; oil lamp, lampion, hurricane lamp, tornado lamp, safety lamp, miner s lamp; jack o lantern, magic lantern, Japanese lantern, Chinese lantern; barn lantern, kerosene lamp, Coleman lantern,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
