penlight

penlight

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English pen
Proto-Indo-European *lewk-der.
Proto-Germanic *leuhtaz
Proto-West Germanic *leuht
Old English lēoht
Middle English light
English light
English penlight

    From pen + light.

    Noun

    penlight (plural penlights)

    1. A small torch or flashlight that resembles a fountain pen.
      Synonyms: pen torch, pocket light

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