Candle lighting.
Keendle teening
KEEN-dul TEE-ning
ˈkiːndəl ˈtiːnɪŋ
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Time for keendle teening."
"Keendle teening ceremony."
Etymology & History
Cornish phrase for candle lighting. From candle plus Cornish pronunciation patterns. Traditional Cornish expression, now rare.
Word Details
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Region
Cornwall
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Era
1700s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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