Magic+lantern
51lantern — /lan teuhrn/, n. 1. a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc. 2. the chamber at the top of a lighthouse, surrounding the light. 3. See magic lantern. 4. Archit. a. a… …
52magic, magical — As a noun, magic refers to producing results through mysterious influences or unexplained powers. It involves the control by persons skilled in magic of supernatural agencies and the forces of nature. In view of this meaning, magic seems loosely… …
53magic — {{11}}magic (adj.) late 14c., from O.Fr. magique, from L. magicus magic, magical, from Gk. magikos, from magike (see MAGIC (Cf. magic) (n.)). Magic carpet first attested 1816. Magic Marker (1951) is a registered trademark (U.S.) by Speedry… …
54magic — n., adj., & v. n. 1 a the supposed art of influencing the course of events by the occult control of nature or of the spirits. b witchcraft. 2 conjuring tricks. 3 an inexplicable or remarkable influence producing surprising results. 4 an… …
55lantern — lan|tern [ˈlæntən US ərn] n [Date: 1200 1300; : French; Origin: lanterne, from Latin, from Greek lampter, from lampein to shine ] a lamp that you can carry, consisting of a metal container with glass sides that surrounds a flame or light… …
56lantern — noun (C) 1 a lamp that you can carry consisting of a metal or glass container surrounding a flame or light 2 technical a structure at the top of a tower or lighthouse, that has windows on all sides see also: Chinese lantern, magic lantern …
57lantern slide — a slide or transparency for projection by a slide projector or magic lantern. [1870 75] * * * …
58lantern slide — noun historical a mounted photographic transparency for projection by a magic lantern …
59lantern — lan•tern [[t]ˈlæn tərn[/t]] n. 1) a transparent or translucent, usu. portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc 2) the chamber at the top of a lighthouse, surrounding the light 3) magic lantern 4) archit. a) a …
60lantern slide — lan′tern slide n. pht a slide or transparency for projection by a slide projector or magic lantern • Etymology: 1870–75 …
