Light a penny candle??

Posted by Emmecat on September 19, 2004

Does anyone know what the old (presumably english) phrase 'to light a penny candle' means? My understanding is that it was not a favourable comment to make and that one would leave a penny for the person to light the aforementioned candle with. I've searched everywhere for an answer- hope you can help me!

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