Chatelaine

[ʃætәlein]

Definition

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

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

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Definition

(n.) 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.

Editor: Quentin