单词 | bobeche |
释义 | bobechen. A disc (usually cupped and made of glass or metal) around the socket of a candlestick, designed to catch dripping wax. Also: such a disc having an ornamental function, often with hanging crystals or other decorative items.Ornamental bobeches are also used in electric light fixtures. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > candle > support or holder for a candle > [noun] > candlestick > other parts of nose1432 socketc1440 nozzle1447 flower1521 bobeche1853 grease-pan1936 1853 Boston Post 20 Dec. Bohemian Glass Vases, Jugs, Bobeches, Paper Knives and Candlesticks. 1879 Scribner's Monthly July 463/1 The candelabra used were of clear crystal, the bobèche of ruby glass, and the red wax candles had each one a little jaunty cap, or shade, of scarlet silk. 1923 Philadelphia Inquirer 28 Oct. 23/1 Solid mahogany candlesticks... Height of stick 9 inches, 4-inch glass boubeche with 8 drops and 6-inch colored candles. 1927 Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 1 Mar. 61/2 The ornamental design for a bobeche for electric light fixtures as shown. 2010 Handy Househ. Hints from Heloise iv. 170/2 Try to keep candles in holders with bobeches to contain that melting wax. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2020; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1853 |
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