"candy man" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2015, John Holt, chapter 6, in The Candy Man, page 33:",
          "text": "“So your friend was into drugs, is that what you’re saying. He’s a Candy Man. That’s some friend to have, I don’t think.” She looked puzzled. “Candy Man,” she repeated. “I don’t understand.” A Candy Man is a slang term for a drug dealer,” I explained.",
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        "A drug dealer."
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        "(chiefly US, euphemistic, slang) A drug dealer."
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          "ref": "1859, T. S. Arthur, chapter 18, in Trials and Confessions of a Housekeeper:",
          "text": "\"There comes the candy-man!\" exclaimed a little fellow, pressing up to the side of the lady. \"Quick, ma! Here, candy-man!\" calling after an old man with a tin cylinder under his arm.",
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        "A person who sells sweets, especially a sidewalk or street vendor."
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        "(dated) A person who sells sweets, especially a sidewalk or street vendor."
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