læmp n. & v. --n. 1 a
device for producing a
steady light, esp.: a an
electric bulb,
and usu.
its holder and
shade or
cover (bedside lamp;
bicycle lamp). b an oil-lamp. c a usu.
glass holder for a
candle. d a gas-jet and
mantle. 2 a
source of
spiritual or
intellectual inspiration. 3
poet.
the sun, the
moon, or a
star. 4 a device producing
esp.
ultraviolet or
infrared radiation as a
treatment for
various complaints. --v. 1 intr. poet.
shine. 2 tr. supply
with lamps;
illuminate. 3 tr. US sl.
look at. ølamp-chimney a glass
cylinder enclosing and
making a
draught for an oil-lamp
flame. lamp-holder a device for supporting a lamp, esp. an electric
one. lamp
standard =
LAMPPOST. øølampless adj. [ME f. OF lampe f. LL lampada f. accus. of L lampas
torch f. Gk]