betty lamp
betty lamp is the alternative letter-case form of Betty lamp.
Noun capitalized: Betty lamp
Betty lamp (plural Betty lamps)
- 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.
- You, who have more or less trouble with your rush lights, cannot fancy how luxurious it is to have one of these betty-lamps, which costs in care no more than is required to fill them with grease or oil.1910, James Otis, Ruth of Boston
- Taking the long candlestick from the windowsill, she hurries to the betty lamp, pulls its wick out with the chain pick, and lights her candle from the bear fat flame.1999, J G Passarella, Wither, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 160
Forms of betty lamp
| plural | betty lamps |
|---|---|
| plural | Betty lamps |
| alternative form | betty lamp |
| alternative form | betty-lamp |
Origin of betty lamp
Derives its name from German besser (“better”).
Questions about betty lamp
- What does betty lamp mean?
- Betty lamp means 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.
- What is betty lamp the alternative letter-case form of?
- Betty lamp is the alternative letter-case form of Betty lamp.
- What part of speech is betty lamp?
- Betty lamp is a noun.
- What is the plural of betty lamp?
- The plural of betty lamp is betty lamps.
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