rush candle

• Expression désuète signifiant faire quelque chose à la hâte ou sans le soin nécessaire, souvent en sous-entendant un résultat négligé ou de mauvaise qualité. La phrase est rarement utilisée en anglais moderne.

An archaic expression meaning to do something hastily or without proper care, often implying a rushed or sloppy result. The phrase is rarely used in modern English.

1. A simple candle made from a rushC2formalbritish

   A type of candle made by dipping the pith of a rush plant in fat or grease, used historically for lighting.

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   • In medieval times, a rush candle was a common source of light in poor households.
   • She lit a rush candle to see in the dark cellar.
   • The museum displayed an authentic rush candle from the 17th century.