CHATELAINE


Meaning of CHATELAINE in English

[ 'ʃatəleɪn ]

■ noun

1》 dated a woman in charge of a large house.

2》 historical a set of short chains attached to a woman's belt, used for carrying keys or other items.

Origin

C19: from Fr. châtelaine , feminine of châtelain 'castellan', ult. related to castle .

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