candler

can·dle

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Definitions of candler word

noun candler a long, usually slender piece of tallow or wax with an embedded wick that is burned to give light. 1
noun candler something resembling a candle in appearance or use. 1
noun candler Optics. (formerly) candela. Also called international candle. a unit of luminous intensity, defined as a fraction of the luminous intensity of a group of 45 carbon-filament lamps: used from 1909 to 1948 as the international standard. a unit of luminous intensity, equal to the luminous intensity of a wax candle of standard specifications: used prior to 1909 as the international standard. Abbreviation: c., c. 1
verb with object candler to examine (eggs) for freshness, fertility, etc., by holding them up to a bright light. 1
verb with object candler to hold (a bottle of wine) in front of a lighted candle while decanting so as to detect sediment and prevent its being poured off with the wine. 1
idioms candler burn the / one's candle at both ends. burn1 (def 54). 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English candel < Latin candēla, equivalent to cand(ēre) to shine + -ēla deverbal noun suffix; see candid

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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