TILLEY LAMP


Meaning of TILLEY LAMP in English

[ 'tɪli ]

(also tilly lamp )

■ noun trademark a portable oil or paraffin lamp in which air pressure is used to supply the burner with fuel.

Origin

1930s: from the name of the manufacturers.

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