Lexicon:Modern/Kwlei
| Kwlei | |
|---|---|
| Stage | Modern CLT |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkwleɪ/ |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Etymology | from Middle Kwllē, from Proto kul |
| Related words | Kwaenith, Kyvlaem, Roelwym, Lwymei |
Kwlei — a globe; the sealed glass sphere that holds a light source.
Notes
Forgegate makes the finest, which means the glass and the brass fittings rather than what goes inside. Two kinds are in use and a person always says which — a Kwaenith or a Kyvlaem.
A plain one costs a few Serath. A worked one with brass mounts costs a great deal more and is bought once.