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A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently, perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch.

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  1. n. A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently, perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch.
  2. n. a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
  3. A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently, perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch.
  4. A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a numberof thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently,perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch.
  5. n. a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)