lichtvat

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch lichtvat, from Old Dutch liehtfat. Equivalent to licht (light) +‎ vat (vat, vessel).

Noun

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lichtvat n (plural lichtvaten, diminutive lichtvaatje n)

  1. (archaic, rare) lamp, lantern
    • Stijn Streuvels, Dorpsgeheimen, 1904
      Die zeven lichtvaten moesten er de duisternis weren uit het dorpsmidden.
      The seven lanterns had to ward off the darkness from the village centre.
    Synonyms: lamp, lantaarn, schijnvat

Middle Dutch

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Etymology

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From Old Dutch liehtfat (lamp). Equivalent to licht (light) +‎ vat (vat, vessel).

Noun

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lichtvat n

  1. lamp, lantern

Inflection

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This noun needs an inflection-table template.

Descendants

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  • Dutch: lichtvat

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