ship chandler

noun

a person who deals in cordage, canvas, and other supplies for ships.

Origin of ship chandler

First recorded in 1635–45

Related formsship chandlery, noun

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Historical Examples of ship chandler

There are two good boat-builders, a good sail-maker, and a ship-chandler.
Yachting Vol. 1
Various.
We repaired to the ship-chandler's, saw the latest papers and heard all the news.
The Cruise of the 'Alerte'
E. F. Knight
Started without a penny, as clerk in a ship-chandler's store.'
The Continental Monthly, Volume V. Issue I
Various
The ship-chandler was in earnest; every intonation proved it.
Felix O'Day
F. Hopkinson Smith
It had been some weeks since he had visited the ship-chandler.
Felix O'Day
F. Hopkinson Smith

British Dictionary definitions for ship chandler

ship chandler

noun

a person or business dealing in supplies for ships

Derived Formsship chandlery, noun

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