cierge

English

/sɪə̯dʒ/, /sɪɹdʒ/

noun
Definitions
  • A wax candle used in religious rites.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English serge derived from Old French cierge derived from Latin cereus (waxy).

Origin

Latin

cereus

Gloss

waxy

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