chandler

/ˈtʃændlər/
/ˈtʃændlə/
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Other forms: chandlers

Definitions of chandler
  1. noun
    a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints
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    types:
    candlemaker
    a person who makes or sells candles
    wax-chandler
    one who deals in wax candles
    type of:
    maker, shaper
    a person who makes things
  2. noun
    a seller of provisions and supplies, especially for ships
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    types:
    ship's chandler
    a dealer in sails and ropes and other supplies for sailing ships
    type of:
    retail merchant, retailer
    a merchant who sells goods at retail
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