2. Hence: A light or wanton woman. Beau. & Fl.

Light"room` (-rm`), n. A small room from which the magazine of a naval

vessel is lighted, being separated from the magazine by heavy glass

windows.

Lights (lts), n. pl. [So called from their lightness.] The lungs of an

animal or bird; -- sometimes coarsely applied to the lungs of a human

being.

Light"-ship` (lt"shp`), n. (Naut.) A vessel carrying at the masthead a

brilliant light, and moored off a shoal or place of dangerous

navigation as a guide for mariners.

Light"some (lt"sm), a. 1. Having light; lighted; not dark or gloomy;

bright.

White walls make rooms more lightsome than black.

Bacon.

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