Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Lighter

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Lighter


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(1):

(v. t.) To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship.

(2):

(n.) A large boat or barge, mainly used in unloading or loading vessels which can not reach the wharves at the place of shipment or delivery.

(3):

(n.) One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps.