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rush candle

–noun
a candle made from a dried, partly peeled rush that has been dipped in grease.
Also called rush light.


Origin:
1585–95
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rush candle  
n.  See rushlight.
rush·light   (rŭsh'līt')   
n.  A candle consisting of a rush wick in tallow. Also called rush candle.
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