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candlelighter

noun can·dle·light·er \-ˌ(l)ī-tər\

Definition of CANDLELIGHTER

1
:  one who lights the candles for a ceremony
2
:  a long-handled implement with a taper and a candlesnuffer that is used for the ceremonial lighting and extinguishing of candles
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First Known Use of CANDLELIGHTER

15th century

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