Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In. architecture, same as
lantern , 3.
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Examples
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It led downhill to three antiquated quays, a number of moored boats, and a very large church with a lantern-tower.
Death of a Delft Blue Mitchell, Gladys, 1901-1983 1964
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That is a marvellous place; its massive lantern-tower, with solid, softly - moulded outlines -- for the sandy oolite admits little fineness of detail -- all weathered to a beautiful orange-grey tint, has a mild dignity of its own.
At Large Arthur Christopher Benson 1893
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Formerly the red-tipped lantern-tower had attached to it a bungalow, where invalids resorted for fresh air; it has now fallen to pieces, and two iron seats have taken its place.
To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I Richard Francis Burton 1855
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