Defn: Of the nature of a chancre; having chancre.
CHANDELIER
Chan`de*lier", n. Etym: [F. See Chandler.]
1. A candlestick, lamp, stand, gas fixture, or the like, having several branches; esp., one hanging from the ceiling.
2. (Fort.)
Defn: A movable parapet, serving to support fascines to cover pioneers. [Obs.]
CHANDLER
Chan"dler, n. Etym: [F. chandelier a candlestick, a maker or seller
of candles, LL. candelarius chandler, fr. L. candela candle. See
Candle, and cf. Chandelier.]
1. A maker or seller of candles. The chandler's basket, on his shoulder borne, With tallow spots thy coat. Gay.
2. A dealer in other commodities, which are indicated by a word prefixed; as, ship chandler, corn chandler.
CHANDLERLY
Chan"dler*ly, a.
Defn: Like a chandler; in a petty way. [Obs.] Milton.