Obs. rare. [ad. L. candidātus: see prec.] Clothed in white. (poetic.)

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1616.  Holyday, Persius, V. D 6 b.

        For, Oh, can he be truly call’d his owne
Whom Candidate Chaulkie Ambition
Drawes gaping to Her lure?

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1648.  Herrick, Hesper., Cloud. Seest thou that cloud that rides in state, Part ruby-like, part candidate?

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