~ 1
■ noun
1》 an electric, oil, or gas device for giving light.
2》 an electrical device producing ultraviolet or other radiation.
■ verb
1》 supply with ~s; illuminate.
2》 [usu. as noun ~ing ] hunt at night for rabbits using ~s.
Derivatives
~er noun
~less adjective
Origin
ME: via OFr. from late L. ~ada , from L. ~as , ~ad- 'torch', from Gk.
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~ 2
■ verb chiefly N. English hit or beat (someone).
Origin
C19: of uncertain origin; perh. related to lam 1 .