chandlery

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle French chandelerie, from chandelier (chandler). Equivalent to candle +‎ -ery.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃændləɹi/, /ˈt͡ʃɑːndləɹi/

Noun[edit]

chandlery (countable and uncountable, plural chandleries)

  1. The art or trade of candlemaking.
  2. A business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking.
  3. An operation (usually, a business) which provides supplies.
  4. The merchandise of a chandler.

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