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lighter

1. ligh.ter \'li-t-*r\ n [ME, fr. (assumed) MD lichter, fr. MD lichten to 
   unload; akin to OE] le-oht light in weight : a large usu. flat-bottomed 
   barge used esp. in unloading or loading ships 
2. lighter vt : to convey by a lighter 
3. light.er \'li-t-*r\ n 1: one that lights or sets a fire  2: a device for 
   lighting a fire; esp : a mechanical or electrical d evice used for lighting 
   cigarettes, cigars, or pipes