candlesnuffer

can·dle·snuff·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-dl-snuhf-er]
- /ˈkæn dlˌsnʌf ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-dl-snuhf-er]
- /ˈkæn dlˌsnʌf ər/

Definitions of candlesnuffer word

noun candlesnuffer an implement, or person, that extinguishes candle flames 3
noun candlesnuffer Usually, candlesnuffers. a scissorlike instrument for removing the snuff of candles, tapers, etc., usually with a small box for catching the trimmed wick. Also called snuffer. Compare extinguisher (def 3). 1
noun candlesnuffer Alternative form of candle snuffer. 1

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Origin of candlesnuffer

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1545-55; candle + snuffer2

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Parts of speech for Candlesnuffer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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candlesnuffer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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