CANDLESNUFFER

Meaning of CANDLESNUFFER in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

1. : an instrument for snuffing candles

2. : an attendant in charge of the candles (as formerly in a theater)

Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012

CANDLESNUFFER — noun Date: 1552 an implement for snuffing candles that consists of a small hollow cone attached to a handle
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
CANDLESNUFFER — /kan"dl snuf'euhr/ , n. Usually, candlesnuffers . a scissorlike instrument for removing the snuff of candles, tapers, etc., usually with …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
CANDLESNUFFER — n. device consisting of a long thing handle and small cone on the end of said handle to put out …
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CANDLESNUFFER — noun Date: 1552 : an implement for snuffing candles that consists of a small hollow cone attached to a handle
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
CANDLESNUFFER — [can.dle.snuff.er] n (1552): an implement for snuffing candles that consists of a small hollow cone attached to a handle
Merriam-Webster English vocab
CANDLESNUFFER — n. Pronunciation: - ˌ sn ə -f ə r Function: noun Date: 1552 : an implement for snuffing candles that …
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary
CANDLELIGHTER — noun Date: 15th century one who lights the candles for a ceremony, a long-handled implement with a taper and a …
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
DOUTER — ˈdau̇tər, ˈdüt- noun ( -s ) now dialect England : extinguisher ; specifically : candlesnuffer
Webster's New International English Dictionary
CANDLELIGHTER — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: candle + lighter : an ecclesiastical implement made with a long handle surmounted by a wick on …
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SNUFFER — snuffer 1 /snuf"euhr/ , n. 1. a person who snuffs or sniffs. 2. a person who takes snuff. [ 1600-10; …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
EXTINGUISHER — /ik sting"gwi sheuhr/ , n. 1. a person or thing that extinguishes. 2. See fire extinguisher . 3. an instrument …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
SNUFFER — n. candlesnuffer, device consisting of a long thing handle and small cone on the end used to put out candles; …
Толковый словарь английского языка - Редакция bed
CANDLELIGHTER — n. person who lights candles for a ceremony; tool having a long handle and slender candle and a candlesnuffer used …
Толковый словарь английского языка - Редакция bed
SNUFFER — I. ˈsnə-fər noun Date: 15th century 1. : a device similar to a pair of scissors for cropping and holding …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
SNUFF — I. ˈsnəf noun Etymology: Middle English snoffe Date: 14th century 1. : the charred part of a candlewick 2. a. …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
CANDLELIGHTER — noun Date: 15th century 1. : one who lights the candles for a ceremony 2. : a long-handled implement with …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary

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