English Explanatory Dictionary

smell of the lamp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bear marks of great study and labor.

Pronunciation

En-au-smell of the lamp.ogg

Word forms

smell of the lamp smells of the lamp smelling of the lamp smelled of the lamp smelt of the lamp

Etymology

Suggesting work done throughout the night during the days of oil lamps.

Related words

burn the midnight oil
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