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  • English Word Candidating Definition The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.
  • English Word Candidature Definition Candidacy.
  • English Word Candidly Definition In a candid manner.
  • English Word Candidness Definition The quality of being candid.
  • English Word Candied Definition Preserved in or with sugar; incrusted with a candylike substance; as, candied fruits.
  • English Word Candied Definition Converted wholly or partially into sugar or candy; as candied sirup.
  • English Word Candied Definition Conted or more or less with sugar; as, candidied raisins
  • English Word Candied Definition Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering.
  • English Word Candied Definition Covered or incrusted with that which resembles sugar or candy.
  • English Word Candied Definition of Candy
  • English Word Candify Definition To make or become white, or candied.
  • English Word Candiot Definition Of or pertaining to Candia; Cretary.
  • English Word Candite Definition A variety of spinel, of a dark color, found at Candy, in Ceylon.
  • English Word Candle Definition A slender, cylindrical body of tallow, containing a wick composed of loosely twisted linen of cotton threads, and used to furnish light.
  • English Word Candle Definition That which gives light; a luminary.
  • English Word Candle coal Definition See Cannel coal.
  • English Word Candleberry tree Definition A shrub (the Myrica cerifera, or wax-bearing myrtle), common in North America, the little nuts of which are covered with a greenish white wax, which was formerly, used for hardening candles; -- also called bayberry tree, bayberry, or candleberry.
  • English Word Candlebomb Definition A small glass bubble, filled with water, which, if placed in the flame of a candle, bursts by expansion of steam.
  • English Word Candlebomb Definition A pasteboard shell used in signaling. It is filled with a composition which makes a brilliant light when it explodes.
  • English Word Candlefish Definition A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; -- called also eulachon. It is so oily that, when dried, it may be used as a candle, by drawing a wick through it
  • English Word Candlefish Definition The beshow.
  • English Word Candleholder Definition One who, or that which, holds a candle; also, one who assists another, but is otherwise not of importance.
  • English Word Candlelight Definition The light of a candle.
  • English Word Candlemas Definition The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day.
  • English Word Candlestick Definition An instrument or utensil for supporting a candle.
  • English Word Candlewaster Definition One who consumes candles by being up late for study or dissipation.
  • English Word Candock Definition A plant or weed that grows in rivers; a species of Equisetum; also, the yellow frog lily (Nuphar luteum).
  • English Word Candor Definition Whiteness; brightness; (as applied to moral conditions) usullied purity; innocence.
  • English Word Candor Definition A disposition to treat subjects with fairness; freedom from prejudice or disguise; frankness; sincerity.
  • English Word Candroy Definition A machine for spreading out cotton cloths to prepare them for printing.