Chatelaine Definition

shătl-ān
noun
The mistress of a castle or château.
Webster's New World
The mistress of any large household.
Webster's New World
A woman's ornamental chain or clasp, esp. one worn at the waist, with keys or a purse, watch, etc. fastened to it.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Chatelaine

Noun

Singular:
chatelaine
Plural:
chatelaines

Origin of Chatelaine

  • French châtelaine feminine of châtelain chatelain from Old French chastelain chatelain

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French châtelaine.

    From Wiktionary

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