n. 1. One who, or that which, lights a lamp; esp., a person who in former times lighted street lamps which were illuminated by a combustible gas; -- such lamps are now little used, and primarily as nostalgic ornaments. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
He made the night a little brighter Wherever he did go, The old lamplighter Of long, long ago. Song lyrics. (?) [ PJC ]
