candle
1can·dle
noun \ˈkan-dəl\Definition of CANDLE
1
: a usually molded or dipped mass of wax or tallow containing a wick that may be burned (as to give light, heat, or scent or for celebration or votive purposes)
2
: something resembling a candle in shape or use <a sulfur candle for fumigating>
3
: required effort, expense, or trouble —usually used in the phrase not worth the candle
4
: candela
Origin of CANDLE
Middle English candel, from Old English, from Latin candela, from candēre
First Known Use: before 12th century
2candle
transitive verbcan·dledcan·dling \ˈkan(d)-liŋ, ˈkan-dəl-iŋ\
Definition of CANDLE
: to examine by holding between the eye and a light; especially : to test (eggs) in this way for staleness, blood clots, fertility, and growth
— can·dler \ˈkan(d)-lər, ˈkan-dəl-ər\ noun
First Known Use of CANDLE
1879
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