1. One who, or that which, wastes; one who squanders; one who consumes
or expends extravagantly; a spendthrift; a prodigal.
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great
waster.
Prov. xviii. 9.
Sconces are great wasters of candles.
Swift.
2. An imperfection in the wick of a candle, causing it to waste; —
called also a thief. Halliwell.