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chandlery

[ chand-luh-ree, chahnd- ]

noun

plural chandleries.
  1. a storeroom for candles.
  2. the warehouse, wares, or business of a chandler.


chandlery

/ ˈ³Ùʃɑ˲Իå±ôÉ™°ùɪ /

noun

  1. the business, warehouse, or merchandise of a chandler
  2. a place where candles are kept
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of chandlery1

First recorded in 1595–1605; chandler + -y 3
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But in recent years the town has lost its chandlery, fish sales office and 60% of the fleet.

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It was with this mind-set that I decided to raid the home chandlery to find something for a recent white elephant gift exchange with my colleagues.

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Mr. Hodges said, “Fine. Then, Nat, suppose you come along with me. We’ll get you settled in your new home, and then you can begin to get acquainted at the chandlery.â€

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He told her the whole story, from the moment Asta had spotted the man under the oak tree to the story Mrs. Carpenter in the chandlery had shown him in the Oxford Times.

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Arriving at a bend in the embankment, we entered into the first warehouse there, a storehouse for some chandlery, and began setting it to flames, touching our brands to cordage and hogsheads.

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