Encased lamp (7)

I believe the answer is:

lantern

(Other definitions for lantern that I've seen before include "outside D [DECORATION]" , "Light-admitting structure on roof" , "Enclosed lamp" , "Type of lamp" , "Enclosed light" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Telegraph.

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