Definitions for: Chatelaine


[n] a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
[n] the mistress of a chateau or large country house



Webster (1913) Definition: Chat"e*laine, n. [F. ch[^a]telaine the wife of a
castellan, the mistress of a chateau, a chatelaine chain.]
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.

See Also: chain, mistress

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