chatelaine Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the mistress of a chateau or large country house
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noun a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
WordNet
Chat"e*laine noun
Etymology
F.Definitions
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