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/kan"dl beem'/, n.a medieval chandelier formed of crossed timbers.[1400-50; late ME. See CANDLE, BEAM]
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candlebeam — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: Middle English candelbem, from candel candle + bem beam 1. : a hanging wooden or metal lighting fixture holding several candles 2. : a horizontal beam or rail used to hold liturgical or votive candles in old… … Useful english dictionary
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