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1. (n.) chatelaine
the mistress of a castle or of a large and elegant household.
2. chatelaine
a hooklike clasp with chains for suspending small objects, as keys worn at the waist by women esp. in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Etymology: (1835–45; < F châtelaine. See chatelain)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) chatelaine
the mistress of a chateau or large country house
2. (noun) chatelaine
a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Chatelaine
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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