chandlery en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈt͡ʃɑːndləɹi/
- /ˈt͡ʃændləɹi/
Etymology
From Middle French chandelerie, from chandelier (“chandler”). Equivalent to candle + -ery.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The art or trade of candlemaking.
- (countable, uncountable) A business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking.
- (countable, uncountable) An operation (usually, a business) which provides supplies.
- (countable, uncountable) The merchandise of a chandler.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chandleries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (10)
sh svećara (art of candle making) · fi kynttiläkauppa (business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking) · fi kynttilävarasto (business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking) · de Kerzenzieherei (art of candle making) · sh voskarnica (art of candle making) · sh svećarnica (art of candle making) · de Kerzenzieherei (business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking) · sh voskara (art of candle making) · de Kerzenziehen (art of candle making) · fi kynttilänteko (art of candle making)