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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Chandler

[CHAND-lər]Part of speech: noun

Origin: middle english, 13th century

• A candlemaker
• A supplier of specific products, most commonly for ships and boats

Examples of Chandler in a sentence

• At the Renaissance Fair you can stop by the chandler's booth and stock up on candles.
• Before the ship could head out on its next voyage, the crew needed to visit the chandler for more supplies.

About Chandler

A chandler is a dealer in specific supplies, most often for a ship. Think about it: You’ve been at sea for months, and you’re coming into port in the middle of the night. You need to restock and make a quick turnaround back to the seas. You won’t go to a regular grocery and hardware store. You’ll go to a specialized wholesaler, or chandler, for all your provisions.

Did you Know?

A chandler is a candlemaker, but this role had quite a bit more importance in pre-electricity times, when candles were a primary source of light. In medieval households, the head of the chandlery was responsible for all items made from wax or tallow, including candles and soap.

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Comments

[pfrye.livejournal.com]

Napoleon Solo would be unrecognizable to his many co-workers. His hair was without it's brylcreem, he was wearing a faded pair of chinos, a faded and stained blue work shirt, and deck shoes. The only thing a fellow UNCLE employee would recognize was his special tucked into a pocket of his pants and the ever present communicator in his shirt pocket. Napoleon was staining the deck of his beloved Pursang. Only a couple more hours and he'd be done. Then it was off to the chandler to pick up a few items. This time next week he'd be on a long awaited and needed vacation ready to head out for two weeks of solo sailing. Napoleon smiled at his mental pun. His communicator warbled it's distinctive tone and Napoleon groaned.