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Can"di*date*ship, n.
Candidacy.

Can"di*da`ting (?), n. The
taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the
preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement. [Cant,
U. S.]

Can"di*da*ture (?), n.
Candidacy.

Can"did*ly (?), adv. In a
candid manner.

Can"did*ness, n. The quality
of being candid.

Can"died (?), a. [From 1st
Candy.] 1. Preserved in or with
sugar; incrusted with a candylike substance; as, candied
fruits.

2. (a) Converted wholly
or partially into sugar or candy; as candied sirup.
(b) Conted or more or less with sugar; as,
candidied raisins. (c)
Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering.

Let the candied tongue lick absurd
pomp.

Shak.

3. Covered or incrusted with that which
resembles sugar or candy.

Will the cold brook,

Candiedwith ice, caudle thy morning tast?

Shak.


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