Lucifer

See also Lucifer

English

Etymology

Originally a brand name for matches made by Samuel Jones from 1830, soon used generically for self-igniting matches of any brand.

Noun

Singular Lucifer

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Lucifer ({{{1}}})

1. (British) (obsolete) A self-igniting match, ie. one which could be lit by striking on any surface (as opposed to safety matches which only light against the material on the side of the box).

   1915: While you've a lucifer to light your fag,
   Smile, boys, that's the style.
   — George Asaf, song Pack up your Troubles

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Pronunciation

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Noun

Lucifer m. (plural lucifers, diminutive lucifertje, diminutive plural lucifertjes)

1. match

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Latin

Etymology

From lūx (“‘light’”) + ferō (“‘bear, carry’”).

Adjective

Lucifer

1. light-bringing

Noun

Lucifer

1. bringer of light
2. morning star, daystar, planet Venus

Descendants

• English: Lucifer
• Italian: lucifero
• Portuguese: lucífero
• Romanian: Luceafăr, luceafăr
• Spanish: lucífero

See also

• Lūcifer

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