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dark lantern
noun
a lantern having an opening with a shutter that can be slid across the opening to obscure the light.
dark lantern
noun
a lantern having a sliding shutter or panel to dim or hide the light
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dark lantern1
Example Sentences
He then lit a dark lantern and pointed to the coffin.
A dark lantern was uncovered, and its light fell on the astonished face of the farmer.
Why, gentlemen, by means of the implement carried by every professional burglar, I mean, of course, a dark lantern.
The collector should be provided with a dark lantern and a good net, and a number of wide-mouthed cyanide collecting bottles.
The end draws nigh—brigands begin to appear in every other scene—dark lanterns, long swords, and broad cloaks are in the ascendant.
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