taper

English

/ˈteɪpə/, /ˈteɪpɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle
  • (by extension) a small light.
  • A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object
  • A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English taper inherited from Old English tapor (taper, candle, wick of a lamp).

Origin

Old English

tapor

Gloss

taper, candle, wick of a lamp

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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