dark lantern

Noun

Meaning

a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light

Alternative names

dark-lantern

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Examples

In a statesman's transactions there are many things which cannot be communicated otherwise than by manner without inconvenient commitment or controversy; and that will be the most serviceable manner which can be expressive or inexpressive at pleasure, and be used as a dark lantern to his meanings. Henry Taylor

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