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Chatelaine

Chatelaine Meaning & Definition
Chatelaine Definition And Meaning

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:

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See Also | chain | mistress

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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