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  • 1. chatelaine
  • 2. chatelaine
  • Chatelaine in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. chatelaine
  • 2. chatelaine
  • Chatelaine in a sentence
Antonyms
Etymology

1. chatelaine

noun. a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc..

Antonyms

  • closed chain

Etymology

  • châtelaine (French)

2. chatelaine

noun. the mistress of a chateau or large country house.

Antonyms

  • unfasten

Etymology

  • châtelaine (French)

Sentences with chatelaine


1. Noun, singular or mass
In Victorian times, the lady of the house would attach one to her chatelaine to carry scissors and other small items.

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