Associations to the word «Rushlight»

Wiktionary

RUSHLIGHT, noun. A type of inexpensive candle, historically used, formed by soaking the dried pith of the rush plant in fat or grease, which emits light for a relatively short period of time.

Dictionary definition

RUSHLIGHT, noun. A tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick.

Wise words

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