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lamplighter

lamp·ligh·ter

UK/ˈlæmpˌlaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ US/ˈlæˌmplaɪtɜr/ uncommon

noun

1.

(when gas was used for streetlights) a person who lights and extinguishes streetlights

Origin

From lamp + lighter.

Phrases

  • lamp oil
  • lamplighter group

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