chandler
a person who makes or sells candles and sometimes other items of tallow or wax, as soap.
a dealer or trader in supplies, provisions, etc., of a specialized type: a ship chandler.
a retailer of provisions, groceries, etc.
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Charles Frederick, 1836–1925, U.S. scientist, educator, and public-health expert.
Raymond (Thornton), 1888–1959, U.S. writer of detective novels.
a town in central Arizona.
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How to use chandler in a sentence
Approaching the desk of one chandler the Handler, the crow learns that it’s been assigned to reap a Giant Soul.
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Ross needs to go to the hospital after having an allergic reaction, leaving Joey and chandler to watch Baby Ben.
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Frances McDormand on 'Olive Kitteridge,' Dropping LSD, and Her Beef With FX's 'Fargo' | Marlow Stern | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTyson chandler, a veteran of taking sartorial risks, has seemingly influenced a new generation of players taking style chances.
Reading chandler, I get to decide what Marlowe looks like and how he talks and moves.
A poor curate for his Sunday dinner sent his servant to a chandler's shop, kept by one Paul, for bacon and eggs on credit.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousOnly half a mile from historic chandler Field, landing site of the first Martian expedition nearly fifty years ago in 1990.
The Holes and John Smith | Edward W. LudwigI left Mrs. chandler's this evening about seven o'clock to come on duty, and Durgin was just ahead of me.
The Wreckers | Francis LyndeMaclise was in the office, getting orders for the branch, and chandler was squatting in the gangway of the 815 and waiting.
The Wreckers | Francis LyndeWhile the Indians were at supper, Ewen returned with chandler.
On the Edge of the Arctic | Harry Lincoln Sayler
British Dictionary definitions for chandler (1 of 2)
/ (ˈtʃɑːndlə) /
a dealer in a specified trade or merchandise: corn chandler; ship's chandler
a person who makes or sells candles
British obsolete a retailer of grocery provisions; shopkeeper
Origin of chandler
1British Dictionary definitions for Chandler (2 of 2)
/ (ˈtʃɑːndlə) /
Raymond (Thornton). 1888–1959, US thriller writer: created Philip Marlowe, one of the first detective heroes in fiction
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