castellan
Meanings
Plural: castellans
Noun
- A feudal lord with a fortified manor.
- The governor or caretaker entrusted to oversee a castle or keep for its lord.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English castelain, from Old French castelain (compare modern châtelain), from Latin castellanus (“pertaining to a castle, an occupant of a castle, or a governor of a castle”), from castellum castle, citadel, diminutive of castrum fortified place. See castle. Doublet of Castilian, castellano, castellanus, and chatelain and compare chatelaine.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 11
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Words With Friends Score: 15
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