CHATTEL


Meaning of CHATTEL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' cha-t ə l

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English chatel property, from Anglo-French ― more at CATTLE

Date: 14th century

1 : an item of tangible movable or immovable property except real estate and things (as buildings) connected with real property

2 : SLAVE , BONDSMAN

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.