noun
chandlery
Chandlery (noun) means the skill or business of making candles.
noun
1
The skill or business of making candles.
2
A shop, warehouse or business where candles are made.
3
A business, or other operation, that supplies goods.
4
The goods sold by a chandler.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle French chandelerie, which itself derives from chandelier (“chandler”); equivalent to candle and -ery.
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What is the meaning of chandlery?
"chandlery" (noun) means the skill or business of making candles.
What are the different meanings of chandlery?
"chandlery" has 3 main meanings: 1. The skill or business of making candles; 2. A shop, warehouse or business where candles are made; 3. A business, or other operation, that supplies goods.
