CASTELLAN


Meaning of CASTELLAN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kas-t ə -l ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English castelleyn, from Anglo-French castelain, chastelein, from Latin castellanus occupant of a fortress, from castellanus of a fortress, from castellum fortress ― more at CASTLE

Date: 14th century

: a governor or warden of a castle or fort

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