dark lantern

noun

: a lantern that can be closed to conceal the light

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dark lantern was in 1612

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“Dark lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dark%20lantern. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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dark lantern

noun

: a lantern with an opening that can be closed to hide the light

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