candlelighter

candlelighter
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: candle + lighter
: an ecclesiastical implement made with a long handle surmounted by a wick on one side and a bell-like candlesnuffer on the other and used for the ceremonial lighting and extinguishing of candles

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • candlelighter — noun Date: 15th century 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 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • candlelighter — n. person who lights candles for a ceremony; tool having a long handle and slender candle and a candlesnuffer used for lighting and extinguishing of candles at ceremonies …   English contemporary dictionary

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