wax light

noun

1. a candle made of wax.

wax light

noun

1. a candle or taper of wax

Word History and Origins

Origin of wax light¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

She then had the burial place measured, and ordered a wax-light as long as its circumference, for burning in the synagogue.

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My father sat down on the floor at the foot of my couch, where the wax light threw his shadow, exaggerating its unmoving profile.

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In a corner of the room burned a little green wax light before a badly-engraved print supposed to represent the Virgin.

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This parting shot told, and Mrs. Warren flared up like a wax light.

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They brought a wax light; Morgan held the paper to the flame.

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