friar's lantern

noun

obsolete

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of friar's lantern was in 1645

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Cite this Entry

“Friar's lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friar%27s%20lantern. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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