Candler

name, noun

name, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
A person who makes candles; a chandler.
"A maker of candles is very properly called a candler; however, (as observed before) ch is seldom pronounced in this parish."
2
A device for candling.
"An egg candler used in a light room can be easily made […]"

Proper Noun

1
A surname originating as an occupation for a candlemaker.

Synonyms

Example

"A maker of candles is very properly called a candler; however, (as observed before) ch is seldom pronounced in this parish."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English candelere, equivalent to candle (noun) + -er.

Etymology 2

From candle (verb) + -er.

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