chandelier (shandeler)

[F. chandelier = Pr. candelier, candelar = Sp. candelero = Pg. candeeiro, candiciro = It. can dell i ere = D. kan delaar, a cluster of candlesticks; finally the distinction became established between a candelabrum, which is a standard, and a chandelier, which is a pendant. Compare luster . 2. In fort., a movable parapet, serving to support fascines to cover pioneers.-31. A tallow chandler. Kersey, 1708.