- chandleries
- n. candle storeroom; candlemaker's workshop
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
chandleries
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Chandlery — A chandlery was originally the office in a medieval household responsible for wax and candles, as well as the room in which the candles were kept. It was headed by a chandler. The office was subordinated to the kitchen, and only existed as a… … Wikipedia
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chandlery — /chand leuh ree, chahnd /, n., pl. chandleries. 1. a storeroom for candles. 2. the warehouse, wares, or business of a chandler. [1595 1605; CHANDLER + Y3] * * * … Universalium
chandler — [ tʃα:ndlə] noun 1》 (also ship chandler) a dealer in supplies and equipment for ships and boats. 2》 historical a dealer in household items such as oil and groceries. Derivatives chandlery noun (plural chandleries). Origin ME (denoting a candle… … English new terms dictionary
chandlery — /ˈtʃændləri/ (say chandluhree) noun (plural chandleries) 1. a storeroom for candles. 2. the warehouse, wares, or business of a chandler …
chandlery — [chand′lər ē] n. pl. chandleries 1. a warehouse or storeroom for candles and other small wares 2. the merchandise, business, or warehouse of a chandler … English World dictionary
