lamp1
n.
- an electric, oil, or gas device for giving light.
- an electrical device producing ultraviolet or other radiation.
v.
- supply with lamps; illuminate.
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[usu. as noun lamping]
hunt at night for rabbits using lamps.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: via OFr. from late L. lampada, from L. lampas, lampad- ‘torch’, from Gk.
lamp2
v.
chiefly N. English hit or beat (someone).
Etymology
C19: of uncertain origin; perh. rel. to lam1.