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Chandlery

//ˈt͡ʃændləɹi// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The art or trade of candlemaking. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a storeroom where candles are kept wordnet
  3. 3
    A business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    candles and other commodities sold by a chandler wordnet
  5. 5
    An operation (usually, a business) which provides supplies. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    The merchandise of a chandler. countable, uncountable

Etymology

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

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