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A lantern is a portable light source, historically fueled by kerosene, that was used by railroad workers like brakemen to signal and illuminate areas during their work. These devices were essential tools for railroad operations before modern electric lighting became standard.
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Фона́рь (от др.-греч. Φανάριον) — переносной или стационарный искусственный источник света. Прибор для освещения отдельных участков пространства в тёмное время суток. Этимология слова фонарь восходит к греческому обозначению светильника
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