Tilley lamp en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after John Tilley.
Meanings
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A kind of kerosene-powered lamp dating from the nineteenth century.
The lighting used for the work in the tunnel was ordinary Tilley lamps, which were found to be efficient.
1957 June 14, “Relining Dove Holes Tunnel”, in Railway Magazine, page 424:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilley lamps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |