castellan

English

/ˈkæstən/

noun
Definitions
  • The governor or caretaker of a castle or keep.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French castelain derived from Latin castellanus (a castle, an occupant of a castle, or a governor of a castle).

Origin

Latin

castellanus

Gloss

a castle, an occupant of a castle, or a governor of a castle

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