chatelaine

chat·e·laine  (shtl-n)

n.

1.

a. The mistress of a castle.

b. The mistress of a large, fashionable household.

2. A clasp or chain worn at the waist for holding keys, a purse, or a watch.

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[French châtelaine, feminine of châtelain, chatelain, from Old French chastelain; see chatelain.]

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chatelaine [ˈʃætəˌleɪn (French) ʃɑtlɛn]

n

1. (esp formerly) the mistress of a castle or fashionable household

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a chain or clasp worn at the waist by women in the 16th to the 19th centuries, with handkerchief, keys, etc., attached

3. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Jewellery) a decorative pendant worn on the lapel

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	chatelaine - the mistress of a chateau or large country house mistress - a woman master who directs the work of others
	2.	chatelaine - a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc. chain - a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament

Translations

chatelaine [ˈʃætəleɪn] n → châtelaine f

chatelaine

n

(of castle, = housekeeper) → Schlossverwalterin f; (= owner) → Schlossherrin f

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