Meaning of Betty lamp | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
   historical
2. Alternative letter-case form of Betty lamp.
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Examples

“You, who have⟳ more or less trouble⟳ with your rush⟳ lights, cannot fancy how luxurious it is to have⟳ one of these betty-lamps, which costs in care no more than is required to fill⟳ them with grease or oil.”

“Taking the long candlestick from the windowsill, she hurries to the betty lamp, pulls its wick out with the chain pick⟳, and lights her candle from the bear⟳ fat flame.”

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