Hand-held devices (8)

I believe the answer is:

lanterns

(Other definitions for lanterns that I've seen before include "Lamps, beacons" , "Portable lights in transparent cases" , "Encased lights" , "Mobile lights" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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