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table-shades

table-shades is the plural of table-shade.

Meaning of table-shade

Noun

table-shade (plural table-shades)

  1. (historical) The oldest form of candle-shade, consisting of a tall glass cylinder which stood on a table, the candlestick and candle being placed bodily within it.

Questions about table-shades

What is table-shades the plural of?
Table-shades is the plural of table-shade.

Words near table-shades in the dictionary

  1. table-linen
  2. table-linens
  3. table-maker's dilemma
  4. table-setting
  5. table-shade
  6. table-shades
  7. table-spoon
  8. table-spoons
  9. table-talk
  10. table-tipping
  11. table-top

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