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wax-chandler

wax-chandler

9.9
A person who makes and sells wax candles
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : candelero
  • She purchased a set of beeswax candles from the local wax-chandler before the festival.

Examples

  • The wax-chandler kept his shop well-stocked with candles for every household in town.

  • In medieval London, the wax-chandler belonged to a powerful guild.

  • The wax-chandler sold beautiful candles.

  • In the past, a wax-chandler was essential for homes.

  • In medieval London, the wax-chandler was a respected member of the community, supplying candles to households throughout the city.

  • She bought a set of fragrant candles from the local wax-chandler to light her home during the winter months.

  • The wax-chandler displayed an array of colorful candles in his shop, each meticulously crafted for special occasions.

Synonyms

candlemaker
vswax-chandler
1 3.7

A person who makes and sells candles

focuses on selling wax candles often in historical contexts
chandler
vswax-chandler
  • Archaic
1 9.3

A person who makes and sells candles, soap, and lamp oil

is narrower focusing on selling wax candles rather than many household goods

Surface Forms

wax-chandler singular
wax-chandlers plural

Morphology

wax-chandler = wax + chandler (semi-transparent) = wax + chandler

The compound's meaning 'seller/maker of wax candles' is compositionally clear, but the noun 'chandler' is archaic/rare and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

The word wax-chandler combines wax and chandler. Chandler is an old word meaning 'candle maker or seller' and shares the same root as candle, so a wax-chandler was someone who sold wax candles, especially in the past.