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the lady with the lamp

 

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Noun the lady with the lamp has 1 sense
  1. Nightingale, Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp - English nurse remembered for her work during the Crimean War (1820-1910)
    --1 is a kind of nurse

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The Lady with the Lamp

Description

The Lady with the Lamp refers to Florence Nightingale, a British nurse and social reformer who became famous during the Crimean War in the 19th century. She earned this nickname due to her nightly rounds caring for wounded soldiers with a lamp in hand.

Senses and Usages

Noun - Historical Figure

Referring to Florence Nightingale, "the lady with the lamp" represents her dedication and compassion towards the injured soldiers; a symbol of selflessness and nursing care.

Example Sentence: Florence Nightingale, known as the lady with the lamp, revolutionized the nursing profession during the Crimean War.

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Noun - Symbolic Representation

In a figurative sense, "the lady with the lamp" can represent any caring and compassionate nurse who provides comfort and aid to those in need.

Example Sentence: The hospital staff referred to Sarah as "the lady with the lamp" because of her dedication and tireless efforts to ease the suffering of her patients.

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