Lanterns originated as a protective enclosure for a light source?usually a candle or a wick in oil?to make it easier to carry and hang up, and more reliable outdoors or in drafty interiors.
Though primarily used to prevent a burning candle or wick being extinguished from wind, rain or other causes, another important function was to reduce the risk of fire should a spark leap from the flame or the light be dropped.
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