Tilley lamp

English

Etymology

Named after John Tilley.

Noun

Tilley lamp (plural Tilley lamps)

  1. A kind of kerosene-powered lamp dating from the nineteenth century.
    • 1957 June, “Relining Dove Holes Tunnel”, in Railway Magazine, page 424:
      The lighting used for the work in the tunnel was ordinary Tilley lamps, which were found to be efficient.
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