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Jesse :: "Jesse (n.) A candlestick with many branches, each of which bears the name of some one of the descendants of Jesse; -- called also tree of Jesse..

Sweal :: Sweal (v. i.) To melt and run down, as the tallow of a candle; to waste away without feeding the flame..

Gutter :: Gutter (v. i.) To become channeled, as a candle when the flame flares in the wind..

Flare :: Flare (v. i.) To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle flares..

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

Swallet :: Swale (n.) A gutter in a candle.

Broach :: Broach (n.) The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.

Glim :: Glim (n.) A light or candle.

Light :: Light (n.) To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; -- sometimes with up..

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.

Extinguisher :: Extinguisher (n.) One who, or that which, extinguishes; esp., a hollow cone or other device for extinguishing a flame, as of a torch or candle..

Snoff :: Snoff (n.) A short candle end used for igniting a fuse.

Lucubratory :: Lucubratory (a.) Composed by candlelight, or by night; of or pertaining to night studies; laborious or painstaking..

Candlelight :: Candlelight (n.) The light of a candle.

Waster :: Waster (v. t.) An imperfection in the wick of a candle, causing it to waste; -- called also a thief..

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

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

Waxberry :: Waxberry (n.) The wax-covered fruit of the wax myrtle, or bayberry. See Bayberry, and Candleberry tree..

Percher :: Percher (v. i.) A Paris candle anciently used in England; also, a large wax candle formerly set upon the altar..

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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