lighter

From light (“to ignite”) + -er. Cognate with Middle Dutch lichtere, lichter (“one who spreads light, illuminator”), Dutch lichter, luchter (“candle-holder, chandelier”). Compare also Middle English lightnere, liȝtnere (“one who enlightens or illuminates”).

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light

1. Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
2. Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
3. A source of illumination.
4. A source of illumination.
5. A source of illumination.
6. Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
7. Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
8. A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
9. The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
10. A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
11. A flame or something used to create fire.
12. (slang) A flame or something used to create fire.
13. A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
14. A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.
15. The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
16. (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
17. Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
18. The power of perception by vision.
19. The brightness of the eye or eyes.

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