electrolier
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There was a fire ready laid in the grate; on the ceiling was a three-branch electrolier, but the switch by the door had been removed for some reason or other.
From The Slave of Silence by Fred M. (Fred Merrick) White
In the mass they had nothing but a mechanical existence, subject as they were to the brightness or dimness of the electrolier that regulated their attention.
From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by Compton MacKenzie
But it was not the furnishing or the rich little gilt table by the bedside or the hanging electrolier which attracted T. B.'s attention; rather his eyes fell instantly upon the man on the bed.
From The Secret House by Edgar Wallace
Here was not even a drop-light for him to do it by, only electric sconces set high upon the walls, and a fanciful centre electrolier.
From A Court of Inquiry by Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond
The thief stepped toward him and directly under the electrolier, while the others in the room stood like statues, looking on.
From Officer 666 by Barton Wood Currie
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