About The Word Chatelaine
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Chatelaine
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What's The Definition Of Chatelaine?
[n] a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
[n] the mistress of a chateau or large country house Synonyms | Synonyms for Chatelaine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chatelaine: abbess | anklet | armlet | bangle | beads | bijou | bracelet | breastpin | brooch | captain | castellan | chain | chaplet | charm | chatelain | circle | commandant | commander | coronet | crown | dame | diadem | director | dowager | earring | executive | first lady | fob | gem | goodwife | governess | governor | great lady | homemaker | housewife | intendant | jewel | locket | madam | manager | master | matriarch | matron | mistress | mother superior | necklace | nose ring | pin | precious stone | rhinestone | ring | ruler | stickpin | stone | tiara | torque | wampum | wristband | wristlet Chatelaine In Webster's Dictionary \Chat"e*laine\, n. [F. ch[^a]telaine 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.
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