wax light

American  

noun

1. a candle made of wax.

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wax light British  

noun

1. a candle or taper of wax

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Etymology

Origin of wax light

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

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wax light

Mr. Ebers took a telemarketing position at a company that sold floor wax, light bulbs and other maintenance products.

From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2011

All was quiet, and they reached Malipieri's door, by the help of a wax light.

From The Heart of Rome by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

I left behind me the great wax light; My children lie in the dark at night.

From The Haunted Hour An Anthology by Widdemer, Margaret

The compass had been broken, and was useless; the wax light in the lantern would not burn in such a rarefied atmosphere.

From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)

There stood her mistress, a wax light in her hand.

From East Lynne by Wood, Henry, Mrs.