sells by the candle

A form of sell by the candle — 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.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of sell by the candle
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sells by the candle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sells%20by%20the%20candle

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Chicago

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