A person who lights, kindles, or ignites something. Also (and in earliest use) figurative.
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| 释义 | the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > candle > [noun] > one who lights or carries (6) lighterc1400 A person who lights, kindles, or ignites something. Also (and in earliest use) figurative. primiceryc1460 In early use: †the first candle-bearer or chief office-holder below a bishop; also figurative (obsolete). Later: any of various senior… candle-bearer1555 candle-holder1597 One who holds a candle; an attendant or assistant who lights those who are engaged in any work or ceremony by night; a candle-bearer. primicerio1695 = primicery, n. candle-lighter1753 One who lights candles; spec. an acolyte. |
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