## Etymology
From Old French chandelier ('candle-maker, candle-seller'), from chandelle ('candle'), from Latin candēla ('candle'), from candēre ('to shine, glow'). Originally a candle-maker, later extended to a dealer in provisions.

## AI Etymology
Chandler is a noun meaning "a dealer in supplies and provisions, especially for ships". Historically, it is from Old French chandelier ('candle-maker, candle-seller'), from chandelle ('candle'), from Latin candēla ('candle'), from candēre ('to shine, glow'). Originally a candle-maker, later extended to a dealer in provisions. The semantic history matters here: the earlier use is the starting point, and the modern sense, "a dealer in supplies and provisions, especially for ships", is the later or specialized English value. The historical chain links Old French chandelier, Latin candēla, and Latin candēre. Close English family members include chandlery, and candle.

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