châtelain — meaning in English

English meaning

• castellan noun The official put in charge of guarding and running a castle on behalf of its lord.
• lord noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
• squire noun Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.

Senses

châtelain is used for these senses in English:

• castellan (chiefly, _, historical) The governor or caretaker entrusted to oversee a castle or keep for its lord.
• lord (obsolete) The master of the servants of a household; (historical) the master of a feudal manor
• squire A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.

lord — full definition

1. noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
2. noun A title used for members of the British peerage, or as a form of address for certain officials.
3. name A title for God or Jesus Christ in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic tradition.
4. verb To act in a superior, bossy way toward others.

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