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candlewick

cand·le·wick

uncommon

noun

1.

the wick of a candle

2.

loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern

Origin

From Middle English candelwyk, candelwike, from Old English candelweoc, candelwēoce (“candlewick”), equivalent to candle + wick.

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