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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Dated form of penlight. alt-of, dated
2. 2
   A battery or cell of size AA, size AAA, or size N. dated

   "Slim Universal model at center for about $17 runs on four AA penlites."

Example

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"Slim Universal model at center for about $17 runs on four AA penlites."

Etymology

From pen + lite.

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