Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Chandler \Chan"dler\, n. [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.

Source : WordNet®

Chandler
     n 1: United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the
          character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959) [syn: {Raymond
          Chandler}, {Raymond Thornton Chandler}]
     2: a retail dealer in provisions and supplies
     3: a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints