American novelist noted for creating the character Philip Marlowe, a tough and cynical detective. His works include The Big Sleep (1939) and Farewell, My Lovely (1940). someone who made or sold candles in the past ship's chandler (chandelier, from chandelle , from candela; CANDLE). Chandler Raymond Thornton Haliburton Thomas Chandler Harris Joel Chandler
a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints a retail dealer in provisions and supplies United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)