Lightmongern.

Brit.

/ˈlʌɪtˌmʌŋɡə/, U.S.

/ˈlaɪtˌmɑŋɡər/,

/ˈlaɪtˌməŋɡər/

Forms: also occasionally with lower-case initial.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: light n.¹, monger n.¹

Etymology: < light n.¹ + monger n.¹, after fishmonger n., ironmonger n., etc., in the names of City of London Livery Companies.Compare the following isolated earlier instance, apparently with reference to the use of a light in the practice of trapping birds by lowbelling (see note at low bell n. 1a):a1676 J. Dunton Hue & Cry after Conscience (1685) 83 What you are some Mope Eyed Light-monger, that knows not the difference between noon day and Owl-light, and are going a Lowbelling for Wood-cocks I'll warrant ye.

A member of the Worshipful Company (formerly the Guild) of Lightmongers, a City of London Livery Company, which represents the (electrical) lighting industry. Usually in plural in the name of the Company.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > worker > those involved in labour relations > [noun] > members of other specific associations

commissionaire1869

Bundist1907

Wobbly1913

Lightmonger1954

1954 Electr. Rev. 19 Mar. 507/2 Towards the end of last year a small band of lighting engineers decided to form an association for the promotion of goodwill and fellowship among those engaged in the lighting industry, and benevolence. As sellers of light it was decided to call the new body the 'Lightmongers'.

1962 Lightmongers 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.

1975 Lightmonger 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.

2018 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 14 Apr. 30 Among others present were: The Masters of the Tylers and Bricklayers', Woolmen's, Needlemakers' and Lightmongers' Companies.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	lightmonger
释义	Lightmongern. Brit. /ˈlʌɪtˌmʌŋɡə/, U.S. /ˈlaɪtˌmɑŋɡər/, /ˈlaɪtˌməŋɡər/ Forms: also occasionally with lower-case initial. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: light n.¹, monger n.¹ Etymology: < light n.¹ + monger n.¹, after fishmonger n., ironmonger n., etc., in the names of City of London Livery Companies.Compare the following isolated earlier instance, apparently with reference to the use of a light in the practice of trapping birds by lowbelling (see note at low bell n. 1a):a1676 J. Dunton Hue & Cry after Conscience (1685) 83 What you are some Mope Eyed Light-monger, that knows not the difference between noon day and Owl-light, and are going a Lowbelling for Wood-cocks I'll warrant ye. A member of the Worshipful Company (formerly the Guild) of Lightmongers, a City of London Livery Company, which represents the (electrical) lighting industry. Usually in plural in the name of the Company. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > worker > those involved in labour relations > [noun] > members of other specific associations commissionaire1869 Bundist1907 Wobbly1913 Lightmonger1954 1954 Electr. Rev. 19 Mar. 507/2 Towards the end of last year a small band of lighting engineers decided to form an association for the promotion of goodwill and fellowship among those engaged in the lighting industry, and benevolence. As sellers of light it was decided to call the new body the 'Lightmongers'. 1962 Lightmongers 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. 1975 Lightmonger 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. 2018 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 14 Apr. 30 Among others present were: The Masters of the Tylers and Bricklayers', Woolmen's, Needlemakers' and Lightmongers' Companies. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1954
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