chandlery
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chan·dler
(chănd′lər)n.
1. One that makes or sells candles.
2. A dealer in nautical supplies.
[Middle English chaundeler, from Old French chandelier, from Vulgar Latin *candēlārius, from Latin candēla, candle; see candle.]
chan′dler·y (chănd′lə-rē) n.
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chandlery
(ˈtʃɑːndlərɪ)n, pl -dleries
1. (Commerce) the business, warehouse, or merchandise of a chandler
2. a place where candles are kept
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chan•dler•y
(ˈtʃænd lə ri, ˈtʃɑnd-)n., pl. -dler•ies.
1. a storeroom for candles.
2. the business or wares of a chandler.
[1595–1605]
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Noun | 1. | chandlery - candles and other commodities sold by a chandler |
2. | chandlery - a storeroom where candles are kept |
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