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TALLOW-CHANDLER

\tˈalə͡ʊt͡ʃˈandlə], \tˈalə‍ʊt‍ʃˈandlə], \t_ˈa_l_əʊ_tʃ_ˈa_n_d_l_ə]\

Definitions of TALLOW-CHANDLER

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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One whose occupation is to make, or to make and sell tallow candles.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

One who makes and sells candles.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [French] One who makes or sells tallow candles.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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