candler

See also: Candler

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English candelere, equivalent to candle (noun) +‎ -er.

Noun

candler (plural candlers)

1. A person who makes candles; a chandler.

   Synonym: chandler

   • 1829, Joseph Hunter, The Hallamshire Glossary:

     A maker of candles is very properly called a candler; however, (as observed before) ch is seldom pronounced in this parish.

Translations

chandler — see chandler

Etymology 2

From candle (verb) +‎ -er.

Noun

candler (plural candlers)

1. A device for candling.
   • 1917 September, Popular Mechanics, page 472:

     An egg candler used in a light room can be easily made […]