English Explanatory Dictionary

sell by the candle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To offer for sale by auction as long as a small piece of candle burns; the winning bid is the last one made before the flame goes out.

Word forms

sell by the candle sells by the candle selling by the candle sold by the candle

Related words

candle auction
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