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English
Etymology
From Middle English chateleyn, from Middle French chatelaine, from Old French chastelein and castelain (“castellan”),[1] from chastel and castel (“castle”) + -ain (“-an: forming adj.”), from Medieval Latin castellum, from Latin castrum (“fort”) + -ellum (“-elle: forming diminutives”). Doublet of Castilian, castellano, castellanus, and castellan.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʃætəleɪn/, /ʃætəˈleɪn/
Noun
chatelain (plural chatelains)
- Synonym of castellan: the lord of a castle; a caretaker entrusted to oversee a castle for its lord.
Usage notes
Not to be confused with chatelaine (“mistress of a household; chain with keys”), which is usually pronounced the same.
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