betty lamps

A form of betty lamp — 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.

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Meanings

betty lamps1

noun
  1. pluralplural of betty lamp

Betty lamps2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Betty lamp
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