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lanternist

lanternist

9.9
A person who makes lanterns to sell
  • noun
  • /ˈlæn.tɚ.nɪst/
  • Archaic
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  • As a skilled lanternist, she used traditional techniques to create beautiful glass lanterns.

Examples

  • In the old city, a lanternist was known for crafting unique designs for local festivals.

  • The lanternist displayed his handmade lanterns at the village fair every autumn.

  • The lanternist displayed beautiful handmade lanterns at the fair.

  • She is a talented lanternist who creates stunning designs.

  • The lanternist carefully crafted each lantern, ensuring that they would shine brightly during the festival.

  • At the local market, the lanternist offered a variety of hand-painted lanterns, each with its own unique design.

  • Every year, the lanternist would showcase his latest creations at the spring craft show.

Surface Forms

lanternist singular
lanternists plural

Morphology

lanternist = lantern (transparent) = lantern + ist

Standard agentive derivation marking a person who makes or sells the named item.

Etymology

Lanternist comes from lantern ('a light in a container') and the ending -ist ('a person who does something'), like in artist. So a lanternist can be a person who makes or sells lanterns as their craft or job.