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torchbearer [ˈtɔːtʃˌbɛərə] n
1. a person or thing that carries a torch 2. a person who leads or inspires ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations torchbearer n (lit, fig) → Fackelträger(in) m(f) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Templar and Prior were shortly after marshalled to their sleeping apartments by the steward and the cupbearer, each attended by two torchbearers and two servants carrying refreshments, while servants of inferior condition indicated to their retinue and to the other guests their respective places of repose. We stumbled through the underbrush wet with dew, our way lighted by a score of torchbearers who surrounded us. |
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