LANTHORN

Etymology

Spelling influenced by the fact that they were sometimes made from animal horns.

Noun

lanthorn (plural lanthorns)

Archaic form of lantern.

Source: Wiktionary


Lan"thorn, n.

Definition: See Lantern. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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