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candlelight

cand·le·light

UK/ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlaɪt/ US/ˈkændʌˌllaɪt/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

the light provided by a burning candle

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Origin

From Middle English candel lyght, candyllyght, candyll-lyȝht, candel liȝt, candle lyȝt, candeliȝt, candel-liht, from Old English candel lēoht (“candlelight”), equivalent to candle + light.

Phrases

  • candlelight dinner
  • candlelight vigil

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