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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Betty lamp.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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History
Derives its name from German besser (“better”).
