A fort or bulwark; a work for defense. Obs.

A hanging or projecting candlestick, generally with a mirror to reflect the light. Golden sconces hang upon the walls.

The circular tube with a brim in a candlestick, into which the candle is inserted, that is, the support, the holder of the candle; and from this sense the candlestick, in the preceding definition, has its name.

A fixed seat or shelf.

Sense; judgment; discretion or understanding. This sense has been in vulgar use in New England within my memory.

The head; a low word.

A mulet or fine.

To mulet; to fine.