Chandler

usgb/ˈtʃændlər/
noun

A person who makes or sells candles and sometimes other items of tallow or wax, such as soap.

In the middle ages, every village had a chandler who supplied candles to the households.
Visual representation of "chandler" - A person who makes or sells candles and sometimes other items of tallow or wax, such as soap.

Often appears as...

  • candle chandler
  • village chandler
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Historical Usage

Originally, chandlers were crucial in communities for lighting homes before electricity.

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The colonial village reenactment featured a chandler demonstrating candle making.
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Archaic Profession

The term 'chandler' is rarely used in modern times as the profession is less common.

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He dressed as a chandler for the history festival, complete with wicks and beeswax.
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Specific Goods

'Chandler' can hint at what goods they sell, like candles or soap, based on the context.

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The scent of lavender soap led us to the chandler's booth at the market.
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