HyperDic: chatelaine

English > 2 senses of the word chatelaine:
NOUNperson chatelainethe mistress of a chateau or large country house
artifactchatelainea chain formerly worn at the waist by women
English > chatelaine: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningThe mistress of a chateau or large country house.
BroadermistressA woman master who directs the work of others
English > chatelaine: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc..
BroaderchainA series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
Spanishcinturón
Catalancintó

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