dark lantern

noun

a lantern having an opening with a shutter that can be slid across the opening to obscure the light.

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First recorded in 1640–50

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He then lit a dark lantern and pointed to the coffin.

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A dark lantern was uncovered, and its light fell on the astonished face of the farmer.

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Why, gentlemen, by means of the implement carried by every professional burglar, I mean, of course, a dark lantern.

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The collector should be provided with a dark lantern and a good net, and a number of wide-mouthed cyanide collecting bottles.

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The end draws nigh—brigands begin to appear in every other scene—dark lanterns, long swords, and broad cloaks are in the ascendant.

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