Chatelaine Definition & Meaning

chatelaine
noun
  1. the mistress of a chateau or large country house
  2. a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.

"Chatelaine" in song lyrics

See how chatelaine is used in real songs:

  • "le chatelaine"
    AOL — AOL
  • "la chatelaine"
    AOL — AOL

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