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Farmall

Jan 1, 1970
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what is the difference in definition and in connotation, between a
"lamp" and a "lantern"?.

Merriam Webster

lan·tern

noun

1 : a usually portable protective case for a light with transparent
openings -- compare CHINESE LANTERN
2 a obsolete : LIGHTHOUSE b : the chamber in a lighthouse containing
the light c : a structure with glazed or open sides above an opening in
a roof for light or ventilation d : a small tower or cupola or one
stage of a cupola
3 : PROJECTOR2b
 
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Stephen Calder

Jan 1, 1970
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what is the difference in definition and in connotation, between a
"lamp" and a "lantern"?

A lamp is usually fixed, stays in one place, solid construction. The
lamp on your study desk, or in your lounge room (fixed on a pole) is
unlikely to be called a lantern.

A lantern tends more portable, often made of flimsier materials such as
paper. Is often found in the phrase "Chinese lantern".
 
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Laonork

Jan 1, 1970
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Lamp --> stationary,
lantern --> mobile.

That's my understanding.
 
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Alan

Jan 1, 1970
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what is the difference in definition and in connotation, between a
"lamp" and a "lantern"?

From the OED:

lamp . noun 1 an electric, oil, or gas device for giving light.
ORIGIN Greek lampas 'torch'.

lantern . noun 1 a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or
electric bulb.
ORIGIN Latin lanterna, from Greek lampter 'lamp'.

As you can see from the definitions, a "lantern" is a specific type of
"lamp". In common American usage, consideration of portability would
influence your choice. One would, for example, speak of using a "lantern"
rather than a "lamp" to go cave-exploring.
 
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Steve Hayes

Jan 1, 1970
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what is the difference in definition and in connotation, between a
"lamp" and a "lantern"?

A lantern is a lantern is a lantern.

A lamp may be a lantern but may be gualified -- we speak of a headlamp, not a
headlantern.
 
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Lars Eighner

Jan 1, 1970
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alt.usage.english:
what is the difference in definition and in connotation, between a
"lamp" and a "lantern"?

Generally lamps are used indoors, and although some lamps could
be moved, they are not intended to be carried while they are
illuminated. Lanterns are intended to be portable, and are
often used outdoors. You have crossposted to s.e.b, so perhaps
I should add the "lamp" is commonly used as the legend in
schematics for any device that gives off light whether intended
as a source of illumination for other purposes, as an indicator,
or for some other purpose. Also the parts of device which
actually illuminate (i.e. the bulbs) are often called "lamps."
 
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Larry Caldwell

Jan 1, 1970
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From the OED:

lamp . noun 1 an electric, oil, or gas device for giving light.
ORIGIN Greek lampas 'torch'.

lantern . noun 1 a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or
electric bulb.
ORIGIN Latin lanterna, from Greek lampter 'lamp'.

As you can see from the definitions, a "lantern" is a specific type of
"lamp". In common American usage, consideration of portability would
influence your choice. One would, for example, speak of using a "lantern"
rather than a "lamp" to go cave-exploring.

In common usage, a kerosene lamp is a mostly glass piece of table or
wall furniture, while a kerosene lantern is a mostly steel utilitarian
tool meant to be taken wherever light is needed. A lamp normally does
not have a handle, while a lantern normally has a bail handle that
allows it to be carried or hung.
 
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Tony Cooper

Jan 1, 1970
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A lamp is usually fixed, stays in one place, solid construction. The
lamp on your study desk, or in your lounge room (fixed on a pole) is
unlikely to be called a lantern.

So Diogenes had a very long extension cord?
A lantern tends more portable, often made of flimsier materials such as
paper. Is often found in the phrase "Chinese lantern".

So old Henry W. should have written:

Listen my children and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year.

He said to his friend, "If the British march
By land or sea from the town to-night,
Hang a large and flimsy paper globe aloft in the belfry arch
Of the North Church tower as a signal light,--

One if by land, and two if by sea;
Enlist the help of a heathen Chinee.
But if you need warned again in an hour or so,
Look in the window of Sung Fat's to-go.
 
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ray o'hara

Jan 1, 1970
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what is the difference in definition and in connotation, between a
"lamp" and a "lantern"?


In a practical sense a lamp is used to light an area like a room and a
lantern is for lighting your way or lighting an outdoor area.. The british
call a flashlight a lantern{or did at least}.
 
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Jasen Betts

Jan 1, 1970
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["Followup-To:" header set to sci.electronics.basics.]
what is the difference in definition and in connotation, between a
"lamp" and a "lantern"?

a lantern has weatherproofing.

Bye.
Jasen
 
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Jasen Betts

Jan 1, 1970
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["Followup-To:" header set to sci.electronics.basics.]
As you can see from the definitions, a "lantern" is a specific type of
"lamp". In common American usage, consideration of portability would
influence your choice. One would, for example, speak of using a "lantern"
rather than a "lamp" to go cave-exploring.

actually carbide lamps are often used.
these have an unprotected acetylene flame.

carbide is more compact than the equivalent in alkaline cells.

Bye.
Jasen
 
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Steve Hayes

Jan 1, 1970
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In a practical sense a lamp is used to light an area like a room and a
lantern is for lighting your way or lighting an outdoor area.. The british
call a flashlight a lantern{or did at least}.

But cars have headlamps, which are used for lighting ones way. They are not
headlanterns.
 
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Steve Hayes

Jan 1, 1970
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["Followup-To:" header set to sci.electronics.basics.]
what is the difference in definition and in connotation, between a
"lamp" and a "lantern"?

a lantern has weatherproofing.

So does a hurricane lamp.
 
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JF

Jan 1, 1970
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Jasen Betts said:
["Followup-To:" header set to sci.electronics.basics.]
what is the difference in definition and in connotation, between a
"lamp" and a "lantern"?

a lantern has weatherproofing.

In modern usage a lantern has a carrying handle, a torch or flashlight
does not.
 
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Robert Lieblich

Jan 1, 1970
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Steve said:
But cars have headlamps, which are used for lighting ones way. They are not
headlanterns.

That's because the headlamps are stationary relative to the car. The
car moves. (What? You've got a better explanation?) And anyway, the
standard term in the US is "headlights."
 
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Fred Abse

Jan 1, 1970
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So old Henry W. should have written:

Listen my children and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year.

He said to his friend, "If the British march
By land or sea from the town to-night,
Hang a large and flimsy paper globe aloft in the belfry arch
Of the North Church tower as a signal light,--

One if by land, and two if by sea;
Enlist the help of a heathen Chinee.
But if you need warned again in an hour or so,
Look in the window of Sung Fat's to-go.

ROTFLMAO!!
 
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