“dark-lantern”的英文意思

单词

dark-lantern

释义

ˈdark-ˈlantern
A lantern with a slide or arrangement by which the light can be concealed.
1650Fuller Pisgah iv. iii. 45 The pillar of the cloud, the first and perfect pattern of a dark-lantern.1680Hickeringill Meroz 27 Vaux is Vaux though he carry a Dark-lanthorn and wear a Vizard.1828Scott F.M. Perth v, Simon Glover..now came to the door with a dark-lantern in his hand.
b. slang. (See quot.)
a1700B. E. Dict. Cant. Crew, A Dark-Lanthorn, the Servant or Agent that Receives the Bribe (at Court).

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