Chan"dler (?), n. [F.
chandelier a candlestick, a maker or seller of candles,
LL. candelarius chandler, fr. L. candela candle.
See Candle, and cf. Chandelier.] 1.
A maker or seller of candles.
The chandler's basket, on his shoulder
borne,
With tallow spots thy coat.
Gay.
2. A dealer in other commodities, which
are indicated by a word prefixed; as, ship chandler, corn
chandler.