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This is light to carry (7)

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lantern

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'this is light' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for lantern that I've seen before include "Transparent case for holding a light" , "Leading light" , "Cased lamp" , "Lamp with protective transparent casing" , "Top of lighthouse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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