| 单词 | mould candle |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmould candle mould candle n. now rare a candle made in a mould, as distinct from one made by dipping a wick in melted tallow or wax. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > candle > [noun] > made in a mould mould candle1711 mould1797 1711 Act 10 Anne c. 19 §109 If such Making or Course is intended to be of Mould Candles. 1821 Sat. Evening Post (Philadelphia) 25 Aug. 4/4 Take a mould candle,..melt it, dip the spotted part [of the linen] into the melted tallow, then put it to the wash, and it will become white. 1876 M. E. Braddon Joshua Haggard's Daughter I. 59 Sally came in presently with a pair of mould candles. 1885 Engin. 22 May 567/2 There are many people at the present day who show a strong leaning towards the ‘tallow dip’, in preference to its more modern and reputable rival the mould candle. 1918 Notes & Queries June 173/1 It was necessary to distinguish between the tall candlestick with a ‘mould’ candle for the parlour, and the flat candlestick with a common candle for the bedrooms. 1996 J. Harrowven Origins Festivals & Feasts 147 The Yule candle referred to was often a large mould candle and was usually about 18 inches long. < as lemmas |
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