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chatelaine definition

chat·elaine (-ān′)

noun

    1. the mistress of a castle or château
    2. the mistress of any large household
  2. a woman's ornamental chain or clasp, esp. one worn at the waist, with keys or a purse, watch, etc. fastened to it

Etymology: Fr châtelaine, fem. of chatelain

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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