wax light
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of wax light
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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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
You are no more like Mr. Frank than a shilling is to a guinea, or a wax light to a dip.
From Holiday House A Series of Tales by Sinclair, Catherine
I was standing on the bridge when I took out my watch and struck a wax light to see the time; and it came upon me suddenly what a strange evening it had been.
From The House of Souls by Machen, Arthur
The use of the crystal sockets was evident, for one shaded wax light burned near me.
From Lazarre by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
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)
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