Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who candles (eggs). See
egg-candler .
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- noun A person who makes
candles ; achandler .
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Examples
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i was number 496 at 7: 50am in candler park at epworth united methodist. aint no turnout like a wealthy white turnout, because (apparently) the wealthy white turnout dont stop!
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The candler had maintained that Morrow was in a unique situation, that even though he was grown into a man, he was still sorting some childhood things out.
Fishers of Hope J. E. Cammon 2011
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He was a candler, and not like a pretender, the kind of people who claimed to be, who took comfort in the illusion of belief.
Fishers of Hope J. E. Cammon 2011
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June looked over Morrow's shoulder, down at the fallen candler.
Fishers of Hope J. E. Cammon 2011
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The candler had recounted the tale, and freely admitted his terror.
Fishers of Hope J. E. Cammon 2011
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The candler carried it close to his heart, in a pocket attachment magnetized to his suit.
Fishers of Hope J. E. Cammon 2011
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The candler also weeds out double yolk eggs (sold separately as such), cracks invisible to the naked eye, and any other defects which would make the egg less than USDA quality.
Canon Fodder 2009
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Is that the side of a train? candler posted at 10:05 PM
Inked e 2009
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The Volokh Conspiracy » District Court Invalidates Part of Electronic Communications Privacy Act: 2004
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By trade, Izzy was an egg candler, inspecting eggs by the light of a candle to make sure none were bloodshot.
Tessie and Pearlie JOY HOROWITZ 1996
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