candler

See also: Candler

English

Alternative forms

chandler

Etymology

From Middle English candelere, equivalent to candle +‎ -er.

Noun

candler (plural candlers)

A person who makes candles; a chandler.
- 1829 Joseph Hunter - The Hallamshire Glossary
  A maker of candles is very properly called a candler; however, (as observed before) ch is seldom pronounced in this parish.

Translations

one who makes candles

Dutch: kaarsenmaker m
German: Kerzenmacher m, Kerzenmacherin f

Russian: свечни́к (ru) m (svečník), свечни́ца f (svečníca)
Volapük: kandelel (vo)

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