Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CHAN-DE-LIER', n. [Fr. id.; Sp. candelero; It. candeliere; Arm. cantolozr, or cantuler; from L. candela, a candle, from caneo, to shine.]

1. A frame with branches to hold a number of candles, to illuminate a public or large room.
2. In fortification, a movable parapet, serving to support fascines to cover pioneers.