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Webster 1913 Edition


Chatelaine

Chat′e-laine

,
Noun.
[F.
châtelaine
the wife of a castellan, the mistress of a chateau, a chatelaine chain.]
An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, etc. Also used adjectively;
as, a
chatelaine
chain
.

Definition 2024


châtelaine

châtelaine

See also: chatelaine

French

Noun

châtelaine f (plural châtelaines)

  1. feminine equivalent of châtelain