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chatelain

noun chat·e·lain \ˈsha-tə-ˌlān\

Definition of CHATELAIN

:  castellan
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Origin of CHATELAIN

Middle English chateleyn, from Middle French chatelaine, from Old French chastelein, castelain
First Known Use: 15th century

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