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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In Greek antiquity, a torch-race.
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smrtrthnu commented on the word lampadedromy
a race in which a torch is passed from teammate to teammate
October 11, 2008
fbharjo commented on the word lampadedromy
tonight there is a lampadedromic ceremony in Vancouver
February 13, 2010
qms commented on the word lampadedromy
Although that fellow's ahead of me
Don't think he'll win instead of me.
His speed may be scorching
But it threatens his torching.
Your wick must stay lit in lampadedromy.
February 6, 2014