Lanternless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a lantern. not-comparable

    "She watched as the lanterns emerged in the north, and then she watched as a lanternless scout headed out to spy and judge the enemy, and bring back information that might help douse the flames."

Example

More examples

"She watched as the lanterns emerged in the north, and then she watched as a lanternless scout headed out to spy and judge the enemy, and bring back information that might help douse the flames."

Etymology

From lantern + -less.

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