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Lightmonger|ˈlaɪtmʌŋgə(r)|
[f. light n. + monger.]
A member of the Worshipful Company (formerly the Guild) of Lightmongers, a City of London Livery Company, which represents the lighting industry. Usu. pl. in the name of the Company.
1962Lightmongers Rules (Guildhall Libr.) 1 The Society of ‘Lightmongers’ was formed at a Meeting held on Tuesday the 3rd day of November, 1953, at ‘Ye Olde Cock Tavern’, Fleet Street. 1970City Press 16 Apr. 9/6 In 1966 the society changed its name to the ‘Guild of Lightmongers’. 1974Ibid. 14 Nov. 15/4 (heading) New officers for Lightmongers. 1975Lightmonger Winter 5 This year Great Britain was the host country to an international lighting conference—the CIE—and the Lightmongers joined with the Guild of Tallowchandlers to entertain some of the distinguished delegates from overseas. 1984City Recorder 30 Aug. 9/5 The Dragon holds the particular kind of lamp..which has often been kindled ceremonially at functions held by The Lightmongers. 1985Times 1 Feb. 14/2 The Lord Mayor..presented letters patent confirming the grant of livery to the Master of the Lightmongers' Company. |