ˈcandle-snuff The snuff or burnt wick of a candle. 1552Huloet, Snuffer of a candle or candlesnuffe.1683Chalkhill Thealma & Cl. 102 Her eyes like Candle-snuffs by age sink quite Into their Sockets.1880Syd. Soc.Lex., Candle snuff..has been recommended for the cure of ague.