Torchere (noun)
taw-sher
A tall ornamental flat-topped stand, traditionally used as a stand for a candlestick.
Early 20th century French, from torche (see torch).
Example sentences
“she searched the drawers for a candle to stand atop the torchere.”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
