Where does “candlelight” come from?
Candlelight is from Middle English candyllyght, composed of candel and lēoht from Old English, meaning light produced by a burning candle.
candlelight (English): The light emitted by a candle
Definitions
- The light emitted by a candle
Ancestry of “candlelight”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | candel lyght | — |
| 2 | Old English | candel lēoht | candlelight |