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Chan·dler  (chndlr)

A city of south-central Arizona southeast of Phoenix. It is a residential community and winter resort. Population: 241,000.

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Chandler, Raymond Thornton 1888-1959.

American novelist noted for creating the character Philip Marlowe, a tough and cynical detective. His works include The Big Sleep (1939) and Farewell, My Lovely (1940).

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chan·dler  (chndlr)

n.

1. One that makes or sells candles.

2. A retail dealer in specified goods or equipment: a ship chandler.

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[Middle English chaundeler, from Old French chandelier, from Vulgar Latin *candlrius, from Latin candla, candle; see candle.]

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chandler·y (chndl-r) n.

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chandler

Noun

a dealer in a specified trade or merchandise: a ship's chandler [Old French chandelier dealer in candles]

chandlery n

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Noun	1.	Chandler - United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959) Raymond Chandler, Raymond Thornton Chandler
	2.	chandler - a retail dealer in provisions and supplies retail merchant, retailer - a merchant who sells goods at retail ship's chandler - a dealer in sails and ropes and other supplies for sailing ships
	3.	chandler - a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints candlemaker - a person who makes or sells candles wax-chandler - one who deals in wax candles maker, shaper - a person who makes things