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Thief :: Thief (n.) A waster in the snuff of a candle.

Bayberry :: Bayberry (n.) The fruit of Myrica cerifera (wax myrtle); the shrub itself; -- called also candleberry tree.

Candlefish :: Candlefish (n.) A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; -- called also eulachon. It is so oily that, when dried, it may be used as a candle, by drawing a wick through it.

Candelabrum :: Candelabrum (n.) A large candlestick, having several branches..

Candleholder :: Candleholder (n.) One who, or that which, holds a candle; also, one who assists another, but is otherwise not of importance..

Chandler :: Chandler (n.) A maker or seller of candles.

Lucubrate :: Lucubrate (n.) To study by candlelight or a lamp; to study by night.

Candlebomb :: Candlebomb (n.) A pasteboard shell used in signaling. It is filled with a composition which makes a brilliant light when it explodes.

Blowpipe :: Blowpipe (n.) A tube for directing a jet of air into a fire or into the flame of a lamp or candle, so as to concentrate the heat on some object..

Socket :: Socket (n.) Especially, the hollow tube or place in which a candle is fixed in the candlestick..

Candlestick :: Candlestick (n.) An instrument or utensil for supporting a candle.

Blindman''s Holiday :: Blindman's holiday () The time between daylight and candle light.

Taper :: Taper (n.) A small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light..

Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) A protection for a light; a lantern or cased support for a candle; hence, a fixed hanging or projecting candlestick..

Candlemas :: Candlemas (n.) The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day..

Blue :: Blue (superl.) Pale, without redness or glare, -- said of a flame; hence, of the color of burning brimstone, betokening the presence of ghosts or devils; as, the candle burns blue; the air was blue with oaths..

Save-all :: Save-all (n.) A device in a candlestick to hold the ends of candles, so that they be burned..

Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) Hence, the circular tube, with a brim, in a candlestick, into which the candle is inserted..

Candlewaster :: Candlewaster (n.) One who consumes candles by being up late for study or dissipation.

Latten :: Latten (n.) A kind of brass hammered into thin sheets, formerly much used for making church utensils, as candlesticks, crosses, etc.; -- called also latten brass..

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