lamplighter

English

/ˈlæmpˌlaɪ.tə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A person employed to light streetlights at dusk and snuff them at dawn.

Etymology

Compound from English lamp + English lighter.

Origin

English

lighter

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