Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CAN'DLE-HOLD-ER
CAN'DLE-HOLD-ER, n. [candle and hold.]
A person that holds a candle. Hence, one that remotely assists another, but is otherwise not of importance. – Shak.
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CAN'DLE-HOLD-ER, n. [candle and hold.]
A person that holds a candle. Hence, one that remotely assists another, but is otherwise not of importance. – Shak.
Return to page 18 of the letter “C”.