2. (Zoöl.) A West Indian fish of the genus Ephippus, remarkable for its
high dorsal fin and brilliant colors.
Light"house` (-hous`), n.; pl. Lighthouses (-houz`z). A tower or other
building with a powerful light at top, erected at the entrance of a
port, or at some important point on a coast, to serve as a guide to
mariners at night; a pharos.
Light"ing, n. (Metal.) A name sometimes applied to the process of
annealing metals.
Light"-legged` (lt"lgd`), a. Nimble; swift of foot. Sir P. Sidney.
Light"less, a. Destitute of light; dark. Shak.
Light"ly, adv. 1. With little weight; with little force; as, to tread
lightly; to press lightly.
Yet shall thy grave with rising flowers be drest, And the green
turf lie lightly on thy breast.
Pope.
Him thus intent Ithuriel with his spear Touched lightly.
Milton.