CASTELLAN


Meaning of CASTELLAN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkas-tə-lən ]

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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