Obs. [f. L. lūcid-us LUCID + -ARY1.] App. a name 1687–90 for a newly invented light or lighting apparatus.

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1687.  MS. Reg. Middle Temple, 10 June. Some proposals had been made him by the Undertaker for setting up his lucidarys in the several Courts and Avenues of the House.

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1690.  Lond. Gaz., No. 2596/4. The Proprietors of the Lucidaries, or new Lights.

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