SINCE 1828
candlelighter
noun
can·dle·light·er
| \ ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)ī-tər
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Definition of candlelighter
1
: one who lights the candles for a ceremony
2
: a long-handled implement with a taper and a candlesnuffer that is used for the ceremonial lighting and extinguishing of candles
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