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(1):

(v. t.) To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship.

(2):

(n.) A large boat or barge, mainly used in unloading or loading vessels which can not reach the wharves at the place of shipment or delivery.

(3):

(n.) One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Lighter'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​l/lighter.html. 1828.
 
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