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  • can​dler ˈkan(d)-lər ˈkan-dᵊl-ər noun
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1879, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English candel, going back to Old English, borrowed from Latin candēla "tallow candle," from candēre "to shine, be white, gleam" + -la, noun suffix — more at candid entry 1
Verb
derivative of candle entry 1
candle