chandler-chafted

adjective

chan·​dler-chaft·​ed

-¦chaftə̇d

Scottish

: lantern jawed

Word History

Etymology

Scots chandler candlestick, lantern (from Middle English chandeler candlestick, from Middle French chandelier) + chaft + English -ed

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