Candle-end
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Candle-end is a noun meaning The remnant of a candle which has been mostly burned.
Meaning
The remnant of a candle which has been mostly burned.
Example Sentences
They put a stock of candle-ends into the lantern, hung the latter to the off-side of the load, and directed the horse onward, walking at his shoulder at first during the uphill parts of the way, in order not to overload an animal of so little vigour.
Word Forms
- candle-ends
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include candle, candlelighter, save-all, chamberstick, spill, candlestand.
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