English dictionary

rushlight

/'r/@//S/l/aI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick

noun.artifact

Synonyms rush candle

Source: WordNet 3.0
A rush candle, or its light; hence, a small, feeble light.

noun

Source: webster1913