dolly n.4[ety. unknown; ? link to SE tallow, of which candles were made; or school sl. tolly, a candle](UK tramp) a candle.Show quotations1984Partridge DSUE (8th edn) 326/2: C.20. In phrases dolly up (v.) (UK tramp) to heat water or tea with a candle.Show quotations1984Partridge DSUE (8th edn).
dolly up (v.) (UK tramp) to heat water or tea with a candle.Show quotations1984Partridge DSUE (8th edn).
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