Associations to the word «Chatelaine»
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Wiktionary
CHATELAINE, noun. The mistress of a castle or large household.
CHATELAINE, noun. 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).
Dictionary definition
CHATELAINE, noun. The mistress of a chateau or large country house.
CHATELAINE, noun. A chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc..
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