Gr. Antiq. [ad. Gr. λαμπαδιστής, agent-n. f. λαμπαδίζειν to run a torch-race, λαμπαδ-, λαμπάς torch, LAMP.] A competitor in a torch-race.
1838. Fraser’s Mag., XVIII. 512. As amid the race of torches one Succeeds another Lampadist in the course.
1848. in Craig; and in later Dicts.
