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单词 candle-holder
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candle-holdern.

Etymology: See candle n. Phrases 3.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: ˈcandle-ˌholder.
rare.
One who holds a candle; an attendant or assistant who lights those who are engaged in any work or ceremony by night; a candle-bearer.
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the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > candle > [noun] > one who lights or carries
lighterc1400
primiceryc1460
candle-bearer1555
candle-holder1597
primicerio1695
candle-lighter1753
1597 W. Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet i. iv. 38 A Torch..Ile be a candleholder and looke on. View more context for this quotation
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