droplight

[ drop-lahyt ]

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noun

an electric or gas lamp suspended from the ceiling or wall by a flexible cord or tube.

droplight

/ ˈdrɒpˌlaɪt /

an electric light that may be raised or lowered by means of a pulley or other mechanism

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; drop + light ¹

Old Broadbrim looked at it, going over to the desk where the droplight swung.

The droplight over the music and the flare of the fire leaped out of the darkness like medallions.

I miss the electric droplight that I used at Upidee, or even the kerosene lamp in the cabin of the 'Hardtack.'

If no room is available, the kitchen has a cover put on the table, a droplight, and a few restful chairs are provided.

And there was a gas droplight thickly petticoated with fringed red silk.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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