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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionaryole='heading' aria-level='2'>First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1Verb
1879, in the meaning defined aboveEnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryHistory 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 1Verb
derivative of candle entry 1History 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 1Verb
derivative of candle entry 1candle
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