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   Chandler (?), 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.
   
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   The chandler's basket, on his shoulder borne,
   
   With tallow spots thy coat. Gay.
   
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   2. A dealer in other commodities, which are indicated by a word prefixed; as, “ship chandler, corn chandler”.
   
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