n. 1. One that makes or sells candles. 2. A dealer in nautical supplies. [Middle English chaundeler, from Old French chandelier, from Vulgar Latin *candēlārius, from Latin candēla, candle; see CANDLE.] chandler·y (chăndlə-rē) n. |
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Tweet American novelist noted for creating the character Philip Marlowe, a tough and cynical detective. His works include The Big Sleep (1939) and Farewell, My Lovely (1940). |
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