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chatelaine
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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.

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

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

chatelaine - The lady or mistress of a household.
See also related terms for lady.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chatelaine - the mistress of a chateau or large country housechatelaine - 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] nchâtelaine f
chatelaine
n
(of castle, = housekeeper) → Schlossverwalterin f; (= owner)Schlossherrin f
(old) Gürtel, an dem ein Schlüsselbund getragen wird


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