wickie · noun1
From wick + -ie, because some of the wickie's duties related to supervising and tending to the wicks.
wickie · noun2
Clipping of wicketkeeper + -ie.
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wickie
Today it means: Lighthouse-keeper's assistant, whose responsibilities typically included the tending and trimming of wicks for the light. Full definition →