Portable case containing a light (7)

I believe the answer is:

lantern

(Other definitions for lantern that I've seen before include "Lamp with protective transparent casing" , "Enclosed light" , "Case for a light, provides pictures when magic" , "Light in a protective casing" , "Cased lamp" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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