English Explanatory Dictionary

Betty lamp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lamp consisting of a shallow lidded metal vessel with a small spout for a coarse wick, fueled by tallow, grease, or oil, usually hung by a hook and chain, and used especially in the American colonies.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Betty lamp.

Word forms

Betty lamp Betty lamps betty-lamp

Etymology

Derives its name from German besser (“better”).

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