"candler" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: candlers [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English candelere, equivalent to candle (noun) + -er. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|candelere}} Middle English candelere, {{af|en|candle|-er|id2=occupation|pos1=noun}} candle (noun) + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} candler (plural candlers)
  1. A person who makes candles; a chandler. Synonyms: chandler
    Sense id: en-candler-en-noun-UdhXnxtM Categories (other): English terms suffixed with -er (occupation)
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Etymology number: 1

Noun

Forms: candlers [plural]
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  1. A device for candling.
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Etymology number: 2

Inflected forms

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