Definitions
To become gradually narrower or smaller toward one end.
Word origin
From tape + -er.
Used in a sentence
“Strike on the Tinder, hoa: Giue me a Taper […]”
“Take not away the Taper, leaue it burning […]”
“He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Narrow gradually”5 letters
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