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chatelaine

The correct spelling is chatelaine.

How to pronounce chatelaine

/ˈʃætəleɪn/
noun

IPA: /ˈʃætəleɪn/

Say it like: Cha-tel-ayn-e

The correct spelling is chatelaine. The mistress of a castle or large household.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The mistress of a castle or large household.
  2. 2.A chain or clasp worn at the waist by women with handkerchief, keys, etc., attached, supposed to resemble the chain of keys once worn by medieval chatelaines.
  3. 3.A similar thing in miniature attached to a watchchain.

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