courting candle (English, noun)
expansion: courting candle (plural courting candles)
Senses:
glosses: A coil-shaped candle, or a cylindrical candle placed inside of a spiral metal candleholder, historically used to limit the length of a suitor's visit during courtship. When the candle burned down to a certain adjustable point, it signaled that the suitor’s time was up and they were expected to leave.
Forms:
form: courting candles
tags: plural