Candlemakers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals or businesses involved in the crafting and selling of candles, often utilizing materials such as wax and wicks
2. Artisans who specialize in producing candles, which may include various designs and scents for illumination or decoration
3. Producers of candles who may employ different techniques and ingredients to create a diverse range of products for consumer use

Etymology: "Candlemakers" is the plural of "candlemaker", a compound built from "candle" and "maker". The "candle" part traces back to Latin "candela", meaning a light or torch, from the verb "candere", to shine or glow, which is also the root of "candid" and "incandescent". "Maker" is an ordinary English agent noun formed from "make" plus the suffix "-er", describing the person who does the making. Put together, the compound is about as plain as trade names get: a person whose job is making candles. It is a transparent formation with no coinage story behind it, so its interest lies mainly in the Latin ancestry of its first half, which reaches back through "candela" to a word for brightness.

Synonyms: chandlers, candle artisans, wax workers, candle manufacturers, craftsmen