chatelain en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈʃætəleɪn/
- /ʃætəˈleɪn/
Etymology
From Middle English chateleyn, from Middle French chatelaine, from Old French chastelein and castelain (“castellan”), from chastel and castel (“castle”) + -ain (“-an: forming adj.”), from Medieval Latin castellum, from Latin castrum (“fort”) + -ellum (“-elle: forming diminutives”). Doublet of Castilian, castellano, castellanus, and castellan.
Meanings
- Synonym of castellan: the lord of a castle; a caretaker entrusted to oversee a castle for its lord.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| châtelain | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chatelains | Number=Plur | lexicographic |