What does lanthorn mean?
Lanthorn means Archaic form of lantern..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Archaic form of lantern..
Yee ſhall vnderſtand, (my deare Friends,) that amongſt the Excellent Acts of that King, one aboue all hath the preheminence. It was the Erection, and Inſtitution of an Order, or Society, which wee call Salomons Houſe; The Nobleſt Foundation, (as wee thinke,) that euer was vpon the Earth; And the Lanthorne of this Kingdome.
On the right hand, as you enter the port, there is an elegant fanal, or light-houſe, 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; […]
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.
Have my room prepared and the lanthorn on my bedside table.
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Lanthorn means Archaic form of lantern..
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Yee ſhall vnderſtand, (my deare Friends,) that amongſt the Excellent Acts of that King, one aboue all hath the preheminence. It was the Erection, and Inſtitution of an Order, or Society, which wee call Salomons Houſe; The Nobleſt Foundation, (as wee thinke,) that euer was vpon the Earth; And the Lanthorne of this Kingdome.
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