chandry

/tʃænˈdraɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete word for a chandlery or a place where candles are sold

“The old town still had a few chandries selling handmade candles.”

2. verb

to sell or deal in candles

“In the past, people would chandry their wares in the market square.”

Synonyms

  • candle merchant
  • chandler

Antonyms

  • candle burner
  • candle extinguisher