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noun
The art or trade of candlemaking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An operation (usually, a business) which provides supplies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The merchandise of a chandler.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a storeroom where candles are kept
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: storeroom, storage room, stowage
noun
candles and other commodities sold by a chandler
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: candle, taper, wax light
History
From Middle French chandelerie, from chandelier (“chandler”). Equivalent to candle + -ery.
Across languages
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