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.