CHANDLERY

chandlery

(noun) a storeroom where candles are kept

chandlery

(noun) candles and other commodities sold by a chandler

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chandlery (countable and uncountable, plural chandleries)

The art or trade of candlemaking.

A business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking.

An operation (usually, a business) which provides supplies.

The merchandise of a chandler.

Source: Wiktionary


Chan"dler*y, n.

Definition: Commodities sold by a chandler.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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