Middle English Dictionary Entry
candelē̆r n.
Entry Info
| Forms | candelē̆r n. Also candler, cond(e)ler. |
| Etymology | Cp. candel n. & OF chandelier. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) A maker or seller of candles; (b) a branched candlestick.
Associated quotations
a
- (1224) Close R.Tower 1627 : Johannes le Candeler.
- (1275) Hundred R.Tower 1423 : Math. le Candeler.
- (1301) in Fransson Surn.72 : Joh. le Candelor. Nich. le Candelere.
- (1332) Sub.R.Lan.in LCRS 31.257 : Johannes le Condeler.
- (1338) in Fransson Surn.72 : Will. le Candeler.
- (1390) Leet R.Norwich in Seld.Soc.571 : Johannes Hengham, candeler.
- (1438) Will Norwich in Nrf.Archaeol.4329 : I beqwethe to Simond Candeler, my cosyn, xl s.
- (1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)60 : Candelere: Candelarius.
- c1540(?a1400) Destr.Troy (Htrn 388)1596 : Cokes, condlers, coriours of ledur.
- 1483 Cath.Angl.(Monson 168)52 : A Candeler: candelarius.
- -?-(1324) Reg.Freemen York in Sur.Soc.9622 : Willelmus Candler.
b
- (1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)60 : Candelere:..candelebra.