a retailer of supplies, equipment, etc. of a certain kind
Chandler,
Raymond (Thornton) 1888-1959; U.S. detective-story writer
city in SC Ariz.: pop. 177,000
See chandler in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(chăndˈlər)
noun
One that makes or sells candles.
A retail dealer in specified goods or equipment: a ship chandler.
Related Forms:
chanˈdler·y(chăndˈlə-rē) noun
(chăndˈlər)
A city of south-central Arizona southeast of Phoenix. It is a residential community and winter resort. Population: 241,000.
, Raymond Thornton 1888-1959.
American novelist noted for creating the character Philip Marlowe, a tough and cynical detective. His works include The Big Sleep (1939) and Farewell, My Lovely (1940).