Etymology

betty lamp

Today it means: 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. Full definition →

German besser
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  1. German · derived frombesser“better”
  2. English todayBetty lamp

Derives its name from German besser (“better”).

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