English dictionary
chatelaine
/'/S//&/t,/-/l/eI/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the mistress of a chateau or large country house
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, etc. Also used adjectively; as, a <i>chatelaine</i> chain.
Source: webster1913