Foot-light

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Dated spelling of footlight.

    ""A most unsubstantial one!" cried the actress: "give me the praise that rings upon the ear; the applause that comes over the foot-lights!..."

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""A most unsubstantial one!" cried the actress: "give me the praise that rings upon the ear; the applause that comes over the foot-lights!..."

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