What does chatelaine mean?
Definitions for chatelaine
ˈʃæt lˌeɪnchate·laine
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word chatelaine.
Princeton's WordNet
chatelainenoun
the mistress of a chateau or large country house
chatelainenoun
a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
Wiktionary
chatelainenoun
The mistress of a castle or large household.
chatelainenoun
A chain or clasp worn at the waist by women, with handkerchief, keys, etc., attached (supposed to resemble the chain of keys once worn by mediaeval chatelaines).
Etymology: From châtelaine.
Wikipedia
Châtelaine
Châtelaine is a French-language magazine of women's lifestyles, published in Quebec by St. Joseph Communications.
Webster Dictionary
Chatelainenoun
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
Etymology: [F. chtelaine the wife of a castellan, the mistress of a chateau, a chatelaine chain.]
Wikidata
Chatelaine
Chatelaine is an English-language Canadian magazine of women's lifestyles. Both Chatelaine and its French-language version, Châtelaine, are published monthly by Rogers Media, Inc., a division of Rogers Communications, Inc. It was first published in March 1928 by Maclean Publishing. The magazine and website cover a variety of women's interests, from fashion, beauty and decor, to current affairs, health and food. From 1957 to 1977, Chatelaine's editor was Doris Anderson, under whose tenure the magazine was a leader in Canadian coverage of women's issues, including the rise of feminism as a social phenomenon. Other recent editors include Mildred Istona and Rona Maynard. The magazine celebrated its 80th anniversary in May 2008.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chatelaine in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chatelaine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Popularity rank by frequency of use
Translation
Find a translation for the chatelaine definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"chatelaine." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 10 May 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/chatelaine>.
Discuss these chatelaine definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In