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Candler

name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as an occupation for a candlemaker.
Noun
  1. 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. 2
    A device for candling.

    "An egg candler used in a light room can be easily made […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

From candle (verb) + -er.

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