A bracket-candlestick, usually of brass or iron, to fasten against a wall; esp. an ornamental bracket for holding one or more candles, often…
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释义 | the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > candle > support or holder for a candle > [noun] > candlestick > with wall bracket (7) sconce?c1450 A bracket-candlestick, usually of brass or iron, to fasten against a wall; esp. an ornamental bracket for holding one or more candles, often… sconce candlestick1455 perk1475 A bracket to support a candle, icon, etc.; = perch, n.1 5b. Now archaic and rare. perch1565 A bar to support a candle or candles, esp. as an altar light. See also perch candle n. at compounds. Cf. perk, n.1 3. Obsolete. rare. girandole1769 A branched support for candles or other lights, either in the form of a candlestick for placing on a table, etc., or more commonly as a bracket… wall shade1826 Something which affords protection from light, heat, etc. A globe or cylinder of some semi-transparent substance placed over the flame of a… swape1867 A sconce for a light. |
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