chandler

• Substantivo que designa a pessoa que fabrica ou vende velas, sabão, óleos e tintas, ou, historicamente, o comerciante varejista de mantimentos e provisões.

A noun referring to a person who makes or sells candles, soap, oils, and paints, or historically a retail dealer in provisions and supplies.

1. Retail dealer in provisionsC1formalbritish

   A person who sells household supplies, provisions, and groceries.

   Vendedor de mantimentos

   • The chandler stocked the ship with enough food for the voyage.
   • He bought flour and sugar from the local chandler.
   • The chandler's shop was a vital source of supplies for the village.

   Sinônimosgrocerprovisionersuppliervictualler

2. Candle and soap makerC1formal

   A person who makes and sells candles, soap, oils, and paints.

   Fabricante de velas e sabão

   • The chandler crafted beautiful beeswax candles for the church.
   • In medieval times, the chandler was an important trade.
   • She bought scented soap from the chandler's workshop.