? A taper: often mentioned along with torches; but in some cases (e.g. quot. 1504) explained as a spike on which to stick a candle.
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| 释义 | the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > candle > [noun] > taper (7) broach1377 ? A taper: often mentioned along with torches; but in some cases (e.g. quot. 1504) explained as a spike on which to stick a candle. gaudy1531 A taper (see quot. 1852). Obsolete. eche1551 A taper. taper1653 Originally, A wax candle, in early times used chiefly for devotional or penitential purposes; now spec. a long wick coated with wax for temporary… Subcategories:— support or holder for (3) |
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