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Candlestick

An instrument or utensil for supporting a candle.

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Candelabra 76% connected

of Candelabrum

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Candelabrum 76% connected

A lamp stand of any sort.

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Girandole 76% connected

An ornamental branched candlestick.

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Holder 76% connected

One who is employed in the hold of a vessel.

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Pricket 70% connected

A buck in his second year. See Note under 3d Buck.

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