ship chandler


noun

a person who deals in cordage, canvas, and other supplies for ships.

Origin of ship chandler

First recorded in 1635–45

OTHER WORDS FROM ship chandler

ship chandlery, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for ship chandler

ship chandler

noun

a person or business dealing in supplies for ships

Derived forms of ship chandler

ship chandlery, noun